Patient Access Rep II - Patient Access Contact Center - Neurosciences - Full-Time, Remote, Days

- Performs all registration activities for patients presenting to all patient access areas. Cross trained and competent to perform in no less than 3 patient access functions and/or patient access areas. - Obtains financial clearance and determines patient's correct financial classification. Performs insurance verification electronically, telephonically, or through product website(s). - Performs proper system search to secure a medical record number (MRN) or assign a new MRN without duplication.

Consistently follows CSMC Patient Identification Policy when assigning and verifying MRN. - Performs proper selection of physician. Recognizes privileging issues (physician suspensions). Knows how to handle and resolve physician privilege and suspension issues. - Demonstrates superior patient interviewing skills.

Interacts with patients and performs job duties with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) being served. - Competent to independently handle routine / frequent inquiries from patients, patient representatives and insurance companies. Escalates issues appropriately. - Demonstrates collection skills. Able to determine and explain patient financial obligation and collect funds when appropriate.

Meets or exceeds cash collection goals - Works and resolves QA error worklist daily and without exception. - Interacts with physicians and specialty departments to assure accurate intake of information required for complete registration. - Demonstrates the ability to clearly explain registration and consent forms to the patient and obtain necessary signatures. - Demonstrates the ability to assemble registration paperwork for inclusion on the patient chart.

Scans all appropriate documents into scanning system for retrieval as necessary. - Demonstrates competency regarding navigation and entering patient and financial information in the ADT system. - Maintains patient confidentiality. Knows and adheres to CSMC and HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and release of information.

- High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration or equivalent preferred. - One (1) years of healthcare experience working in Patient Access, Registration, Financial Clearance, Scheduling, or Revenue Cycle related roles, including physician offices, healthcare insurance companies, or other revenue cycle related functions required.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) years of healthcare experience working in Patient Access, Registration, Financial Clearance, Scheduling, or Revenue Cycle related roles, including physician offices, healthcare insurance companies, or other revenue cycle related functions required.