Access Associate, Full-time, Day Shift

Unity-Hospital-of-Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a patient registration specialist at 158 Orchard Street, Rochester, NY. The role focuses on gathering demographic and financial data, obtaining signatures, and ensuring accuracy of patient information.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-payments, and guiding patients regarding financial assistance and payment options. Prior experience in a healthcare registration setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service and communication abilities.
• Intermediate computer skills and data entry accuracy.
• Ability to verify information and explain processes clearly.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Data accuracy

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARYIn 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.STATUS: Full-timeLOCATION: 158 Orchard Street (Behind 17 school)DEPARTMENT: UFM @ OrchardSCHEDULE: M-F 8:15-4:45ATTRIBUTES2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferredIntermediate computer skillsExcellent customer service and communication skillsRESPONSIBILITIES•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.EDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: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 - $20.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14611The 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.