Patient Access Advocate - Full Time - 80 Hours Bi-Weekly - Mon - Fri 9:30am at Hendricks Regional Health

Danville, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Access, Revenue Cycle, Demographic Information, Insurance Verification, Medical Terminology, Office Skills, Computer Skills, Switchboard Experience, Patient Registration, Data Entry, Patient Transport, Medicare, Medicaid, Follow-up, Healthcare Business Office, Special Diagnosis Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary : Serves the needs of patients, associates, and third party payers through the accurate, effective, and efficient completion of Patient Access and Revenue Cycle tasks. Job Description Essential Responsibilities: 1. Processes pre-registration for all patient types without creating duplicate medical record numbers or duplicate patient account numbers including: a. gathering demographic and insurance information by telephone or during pre-procedure encounter b. entering above data into the computer c. assembling packet for specific patient type 2. Processes all patient type registrations without creating duplicate medical record numbers or duplicate patient account numbers including: a. scanning insurance card(s) b. entering/verifying demographic and insurance data into computer c. typing and assembling packets for specific patient type d. obtaining room assignment by contacting proper nursing unit/bed control e. obtaining appropriate signatures on forms f. directing/transporting the patient to the appropriate department or unit g. following through on special diagnosis patients (i.e. infectious patients) h. offering all patients a copy of the brochure “Your Rights & Responsibilities as a Patient” i. completing Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaires 3. Edits/prepares registrations accurately before passing on to billing. 4. Processes transfers and discharges. 5. Completes follow-up on signatures, Medicaid eligibility and Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaires. Education and Experience Required: 1. Must have or be working toward a high school diploma or equivalent with special emphasis on office skills. 2. Specific vocational preparation includes an occupationally significant vocational training or on-the-job computer and switchboard experience. Medical terminology and healthcare business office experience would be helpful. Work Shift : 4th Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Responsibilities

The Patient Access Advocate serves the needs of patients and third-party payers by accurately completing Patient Access and Revenue Cycle tasks. Key responsibilities include processing patient registrations, ensuring accurate data entry, and facilitating patient transport to appropriate departments.