Emergency Department Access Representative-Full Time-Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health’s Hoke Hospital in Raeford, NC is seeking an Emergency Department Access Representative to register patients quickly, verify demographics and insurance, and collect charges at discharge. The role focuses on accurate data entry, armband placement, and physician orders for OBS/Admit cases.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with healthcare admin coursework preferred; strong English, customer service, and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College courses in Business, Medical Office Administration, Health Care Administration, and/or Computer Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers ED patients quickly and creates patient accounts within 90 seconds of arrival.
• Enter accurate demographics to obtain MRN and account number.
• Place patient identification armbands after accounts are created for safety.
• Gather demographic, guarantor, and insurance information and document in the registration system.
• For observation/admission, obtain physician orders to support services.
• Perform insurance eligibility/benefit verification using EDI and document in the system.
• Inform patients of liabilities and collect co-pays/deductibles at discharge.
• Maintain coverage of the work area to support registration needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Insurance billing

Data entry

Communication skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Microsoft Windows

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College courses in Business/Medical Office Administration/Health Care Admin/Computer Tech

Tools

EDI system

Registration software

Job description

## Emergency Department Access Representative-Full Time-VariableApply: Hoke: Full time: Posted Today: 40393**Facility**Hoke Hospital**Location**Raeford, North Carolina**Department**PFS Registration**Job Family**Clerical**Work Shift**Variable (United States of America)**Summary**Registers all patients in the adult and pediatric emergency departments. Completes the registration process for emergency patients and direct admits sent to the emergency department. Collects patient liabilities upon discharge from the emergency department.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Registers emergency service patients in a fast-paced environment, creating patient accounts within (90) seconds of patient’s arrival* Queries EAD and enters accurate patient demographics into the computer system to obtain the correct patient medical record number and account number* Responsible for placing patient identification armbands on all Emergency Department patients after accounts are created to ensure patient safety* During the registration process, the ED Access Representative obtains all demographic, guarantor, and insurance information and accurately document information into the registration system* Patients being placed in observation or admission status, the ED Access Representative will obtain a physician order to support services rendered.* Performs insurance eligibility/benefit verification, utilizing an EDI transaction and documenting information within the appropriate registration system* Informs patient/guarantor of their liabilities and collects appropriate patient co-payments, co-insurances, deductibles, and deposits at the point of discharge* Provides timely and continual coverage of assigned work area in order to offer prompt patient service and be available for all clinical partners registration needs* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* High school diploma or equivalent required* College courses in Business, Medical Office Administration, Health Care Administration, and/or Computer Technology preferred## **Work Experience**:* 2 years insurance/clerical experience within a hospital or medical office setting preferred## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language* Knowledge of insurance and collection of payments preferred* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and basic functionality of personal computer* Ability to type and perform data entry functions* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Customer service skills to a variety of customers from different cultural and economic backgrounds preferred* Critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve and multi-task* Ability to appropriately handle complexity and stress with the changing needs of the patients, families, visitors, and the Health System## **Physical Requirements**:* Ability to communicate orally, see, and hear to collect information* Manual dexterity to operate office equipment* Subject to eyestrain due to the many hours spent looking at a computer screen* Sitting or standing in intervals for long periods of time* Noise level is low to moderate* Answers telephone calls, uses personal computer, and other business machines extensively* Bends, reaches, pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports* Ability to transport patients and assist with baggage* Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds**Required Licenses and Certifications**