Patient Access Specialist PT Days

Butler Hospital; Warwick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Part-Time Patient Access Associate Level I at Butler Hospital. The role involves verifying insurance and assisting patients in navigating financial responsibilities, contributing to smooth healthcare access. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and data entry skills. This position is part of a supportive healthcare environment focused on quality service.

Benefits

Permanent position

Part-time schedule

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance verification processes is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Proficiency in data entry and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance eligibility and enters data into the system.
• Completes documentation with patient for Medicare patients.
• Refers patients to Financial Counselor for assistance.

Skills

Insurance Verification

Patient Communication

Data Entry

Tools

AVATAR

Microsoft Word

Teletracking

CERNER

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• Verifies insurance eligibility via online resources or phone call when necessary and enters bundles in Avatar.
• Updates Teletracking with any anticipated insurance impact and possible admissions.
• Completes MSPQ with patient/family for all Medicare patients.
• Scans patient’s insurance card and ID (front and back) and files appropriately.
• Verifies all information is scanned under the correct episode with accurate benefits.
• Photographs patient, creates labels, and prints patient bracelets when applicable.
• Ensures patient signs appropriate financial forms for billing purposes.
• Informs Financial Counselor when patients with financial responsibilities present for partial hospital admission.
• Refers patients to Financial Counselor for guidance on co-pays, payment plans, or financial assistance applications.

Refers patients for collection of copays/deductibles.

Patient Access Associate Level I staff, if credentialed as a Navigator, will cover Financial Counselor Level II duties as needed.

Uses desktop computer with programs: AVATAR, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teletracking, CERNER, PatientTrak, and digital camera.

Operates phone system and other office equipment: PC, copier, fax, cordless headset, Cyracom Language Line.

Schedule: 22.5/45 Part-Time Days, Mon-Fri 7am-11:30am

Note: You are being hired as a permanent replacement for a striking employee. Your employment is subject to performance standards and employment conditions of Butler Hospital.

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