Consumer Access Specialist Overnight Wauchula

AdventHealth; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth – Florida is seeking a Patient Access Associate in Wauchula to support patient intake, gather demographics, verify insurance, and collect payments. The role requires delivering excellent customer service, navigating complex billing information, and coordinating with other departments to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Ideal candidates have healthcare customer service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum customer service experience; healthcare background preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting and adapt to change.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform Medicare compliance reviews and issue ABNs when needed.
• Create accurate estimates of patient financial responsibility and collect payments.
• Coordinate with utilization management for pre-authorization needs and provide logistical details to patients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain pre-authorizations within set timeframes.
• Register patients for all services and maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual EN/ES

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 735 S 5TH AVE City: WAUCHULA State: Florida Postal Code: 33873

Job Description:

HOURS: Friday- 7a-4p Saturday/Sunday 7p-7:30a Monday 3p-11:30p

• Performs Medicare compliance reviews and issues Advance Beneficiary Notices of Noncoverage as needed.
• Creates accurate estimates for patient financial responsibility and collects payments or establishes payment plans.
• Coordinates with utilization management staff for pre-authorization issues and ensures patients have necessary logistical information.
• Contacts insurance companies to verify eligibility and benefits, and obtains pre-authorizations within established timeframes.
• Registers patients for all services, ensuring accuracy and minimizing duplication of medical records.
• Collects critical demographic information from patients and confirms insurance details.
• Provides timely and continual coverage of assigned work areas during scheduled shifts, arranging relief coverage as needed.
• Manages communication between clinical, ancillary, and consumer access departments to enhance the patient experience.
• Consistently provides excellent customer service, documenting all patient and insurance representative conversations, including payer decisions and payment arrangements.
• Attends department meetings and promotes positive dialogue within the team.
• Provides coverage for PBX (Switchboard) as needed, including answering phones and transferring calls.
• Performs cashiering functions such as collections and cash reconciliation accurately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mature judgement in dealing with patients, physicians, and insurance representatives
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and familiarity with database programs
• Ability to operate general office machines such as computer, fax machine, printer, and scanner
• Ability to effectively learn and perform multiple tasks, and organize work in a systematic and efficient fashion
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and written
• Ability to adapt in ever-changing healthcare environment
• Ability to follow complex instructions and procedures, with a close attention to detail
• Adheres to government guidelines such as CMS, EMTALA, and HIPAA and corporate policies
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and ability to use discretion when discussing patient-related information that is confidential in nature as needed to perform duties
• Knowledge of computer programs and electronic health record programs
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Exposure to insurance benefits; ability to decipher insurance benefit information
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Experience in Customer Service related field
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Advanced understanding of insurance knowledge and benefits
• Advanced understanding of hospital electronic medical report (EMR) system
• Intermediate medical terminology

Education:

• Associate [Preferred] High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ customer service [Preferred]
• 1+ relevant healthcare [Preferred]\
• 1+ revenue cycle [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) [Preferred]
• Certified Revenue Cycle Rep (CRCR) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$16.20 - $25.92

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.