Access Associate

rrhs; Arkansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an Access Associate to interview patients and/or their representatives, collect registration data such as demographics and financial information, and verify insurance eligibility and precertifications. The role also handles co-payments and communicates financial assistance needs.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, data entry via Care Connect, and adhering to department policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; one year of customer service experience
• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manages incoming calls while providing necessary information.
• Greeting of patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed.
• Scheduling and/or prescheduling patient appointments.
• Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process.
• Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage and obtaining precertifications/authorizations.
• Collecting/processing co-payments, deductibles and/or other payments; provide cost estimates.
• Accurately sets up new patient records via Care Connect.
• May be asked to interpret on occasion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

STATUS: Full time

JOB TITLE: Access Associate

DEPARTMENT: Unity OB/GYN Support Services

LOCATION: OB/GYN - Clinton Crossing - 995 Senator Keating Blvd

Bldg E Suite 210 Rochester, NY 14618

SCHEDULE: Days, Mon-Fri, 8am-430pm

SUMMARY

In a customer service oriented manner, interviews patients and/or their representative to collect required registration data, to include but is not limited to; demographic and financial data as well as obtain required signatures, communicates mandated patient information and verifies all information for accuracy. Process includes but is not limited to insurance verification, obtaining precertification/authorization, co-payment collection and communicating with patient and/or their representative with regards to their financial assistance needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages incoming calls while providing necessary information.
• Greeting of patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed.
• Scheduling and/or prescheduling patient appointments.
• Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process as defined by deparmental policy.
• Identification of services where no payment source has been identified to be followed up by communication of financial assistance and/or payment arrangements.
• Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage and obtaining necessary precertifications/authorizations when applicable.
• Collecting/processing co-payments, deductables and/or other types of payments. Provides an estimate of cost when applicable.
• Reviews charges in charge review WQs for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by the departmental policy.
• Communication with external customers such as but not limited to; payers, physician offices and other departments.
• Accurately sets up new patient record via Care Connect.
• If qualified, may be asked to interpret on occasion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• *RGMG Only: Flexibility and transportation to other medical group locations or other affiliated locations required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

NA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree
• One year of customer service experience
• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67-100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver's license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$17.85 - $20.00

CITY: Rochester

POSTAL CODE: 14618

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.