Patient Access Rep II at Emory Healthcare

Tucker, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Registration, Prioritization, Reimbursement Optimization, Insurance Requirements, Financial Liability Collection, Insurance Knowledge, Registration, Scheduling, Referrals, Authorizations, Account Follow-up, System Applications, EMTALA Compliance, CMS Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, JCAHO Guidelines

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs And more Description RESPONSIBILITIES: A Patient Access Rep II will assist in the coordination, prioritization and completion of front-end patient registration activities ranging from pre-registration through discharge in the Patient Access Services Department. A Patient Access Rep II prioritizes work for optimal reimbursement and to avoid financial risk to both patient and hospital. Ensures all insurance requirements are met prior to or on the date of service and informs patients of their financial liability and collects liability due. Maintains thorough understanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up. Maintains knowledge of multiple department system applications utilized by Patient Access. Familiar with and adheres to all state and federal regulations such as EMTALA, CMS, HIPAA, and JCAHO guidelines. Obtains appropriate signature(s) and scans all appropriate documents (Admission/Registration Agreement, Notice of Privacy Practice, and Important Message from Medicare, etc.). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least 2 years healthcare related or customer service experience. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred. Associate or bachelor degree may be accepted in lieu of experience. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred. Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm and good communication skills. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

A Patient Access Rep II assists in coordinating and completing front-end patient registration activities from pre-registration through discharge, prioritizing work for optimal reimbursement and minimizing financial risk to the patient and hospital. This role ensures insurance requirements are met, informs patients of financial liability, collects due amounts, and maintains knowledge of relevant systems and regulations.