Access Coordinator II - FT - 7a-3:30p e/o wknd & e/o hol.

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare seeks an Access Coordinator II to support patient and physician satisfaction through proactive access activities. You will collaborate with physicians, patients, and interdepartmental staff to ensure seamless encounters and appropriate financial management of each visit.

The role requires handling registration, verification, and on-site payments, while guiding patients through insurance details and payment options. Onsite work at ChristianaCare facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business/Medical related field preferred.
• Two years' experience in a medical, financial or marketing institution preferred.
• Previous insurance or third-party experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple software/websites simultaneously.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily registration/verification to manage patient encounters.
• Registers encounters to meet clinical and fiscal needs.
• Collects pre-service or point-of-service payments and addresses past due balances.
• Educates patients on financial responsibility per benefit plan.
• Coordinates care activities with insurers, care managers and physician staff.
• Maintains safety standards and reports hazards as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Business/Medical related field

Tools

Software/Websites

Job description

Access Coordinator II - FT - 7a-3:30p; e/o weekend & e/o holiday

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To promote patient and physician satisfaction through proactive patient access activities. Collaborates with physicians/offices, patients and interdepartmental staff to ensure a seamless delivery of patient care and appropriate fiscal management of the encounter.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs daily operational activities (registration/verification) as associated with accurately and efficiently managing patient encounters.

Registration of encounters as dictated to meet the clinical/fiscals need of the patient and institution.

Responsible for determining and collecting pre-service or point-of-service payments in assigned outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, or call center settings. Collection efforts may also include past due balances.

Be well-versed in payment plan and financial assistance options that are available to patients, and present options to resolve patient liability, as needed.

Must be prepared to educate patient on their financial responsibility, according to their benefit plan, as needed.

Maintains a solid working knowledge base of third-party specifics relative to area of practice.

Coordinates patient care activities with insurance companies, care managers and physician office staff to minimize financial risk and maximize delivery of patient care.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established safety rules and practices.

Reports any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors in a timely manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Associate degree in Business/Medical related field preferred.

Two years' experience in a medical, financial or marketing institution preferred.

Previous insurance or third-party experience is preferred

Ability to manage multiple software/websites simultaneously

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Onsite Christiana, Union & Wilmington Hospital Caregivers: Ability to travel and work at either site depending upon department needs.

Hourly Pay Range: $20.24 - $30.36This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.