Access Associate (Full-time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking an Access Associate to join our Emergency Department in Rochester, NY. You will interview patients, collect registration data, verify insurance, and discuss financial options while ensuring a smooth patient experience.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling, and collecting co-pays, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance. A positive, service-oriented approach is essential in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and collect required registration data.
• Process insurance verification and precertifications.
• Collect co-payments and explain cost estimates.
• Verify insurance eligibility and communicate with payers.
• Provide directions and scheduling for patients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

2-year degree or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Access Associate
Department: ED Rochester General Hospital
Location: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8hr shifts, 7AM - 3:30PM

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 departmental 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, deductibles 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred
• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Associate degree preferred
• One year of customer service experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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:

14621

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.