Access Associate Optional at TriHealth

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Registration, HIPAA, Patient Throughput, Insurance Verification, Copay Collection, Standardized Scripting, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Typing Speed, Medical Terminology, Adaptability, Wayfinding, Patient Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

As needed/Optional at Good Samaritan in Clifton, great opportunity and can turn into part or full-time which would have benefits. Requires 2 weeks paid full-time training in Norwood, 9a-3p. Performs hospital-based registration in an on-site patient facing setting. Provides excellent customer service to our internal and external customers. Internally working with TH ancillary departments to coordinate care, communication, confidentiality (HIPAA), patient throughput with patients and medical staff to obtain timely and accurate information necessary to register patients. Collects patient demographics, insurance information accurately, verifies eligibility of insurance coverage and collects copays/deposits/deductibles. Utilizes standardized scripting to ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements. Educates patients on insurance benefits, out-of-pocket costs based on Epic generated estimates and connects patients with financial assistance resources as needed. Registration duties are performed while maintaining the integrity and patient safety of patient needs while following the processes of each specific department. Including maintaining waiting rooms, informing clinical teams of medical concerns, ability to identify/perform critical registration tasks (CARES, Stroke, WC, Protocols, ODACS, etc.) wayfinding, and assisting with transportation/visitor needs. Job Requirements: High School Degree or GED Experience in fast paced customer driven environment Ability to operate multiple computer applications Excellent verbal and written skills Typing speed of 35 wpm Medical terminology required within first year of employment if not already taken 1-2 years experience Customer Service Job Responsibilities: Ability to adapt to a dynamic work flow, appropriate volume registrations per hour and other identified departmental targets. Meets departmental targets for accuracy and avoiding critical errors. Follows scripting, anticipates customer needs, problem solving skills, consistent and positive interactions with patients and co-workers. Demonstrates Always Behaviors and AIDET + The Promise. Follows regulatory and departmental policies for collection of data, patient safety and point of service collections. Other job-related information: Flexibility to work in 24/7 departments, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Ability to work 12- hour shifts, weekends, rotation of on-call. Working Conditions: Bending - Consistently Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Consistently Lifting

Responsibilities

This role involves performing hospital-based registration, providing excellent customer service, and coordinating care by obtaining timely and accurate patient information from medical staff and ancillary departments. Duties include collecting demographics, verifying insurance, collecting copays, and educating patients on financial aspects while maintaining confidentiality.