Emergency Department Patient Services Representative

UPMC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Casual Emergency Department Patient Services Representative to support Horizon Shenango Valley and Horizon Greenville. The role involves welcoming patients, registering them in ADT systems, and guiding financial interactions while upholding UPMC’s service standards.

The position is casual with no set shifts, requiring availability for at least 1 shift per week and 1 weekend day per month; up to 40 hours per week may be possible depending on staffing.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to explain copayments and financial obligations to patients.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients upon arrival and assist with registration.
• Educate patients on copayments and financial obligations.
• Collect payments when applicable and connect to financial advocacy resources.
• Update patient demographics and insurance information.
• Maintain a culture of service excellence and HIPAA compliance.
• Coordinate with clinical partners to ensure timely data integrity.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare experience

Tools

Hospital ADT system

Registration software

Job description

Purpose: Do you enjoy providing customer service? Do you have healthcare experience? UPMC Corporate Services is hiring a casual Emergency Department Patient Services Representative to support UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley and Horizon Greenville. A casual employee has no set shift or number of hours, but is scheduled to work as needed. This role would work varying shifts on varying days, weekends, and holidays. The employee would be required to provide availability for a minimum of 1 shift per week and 1 weekend day per month, and the department will schedule them based off their availability and the department needs at both locations. There is potential to work up to 40 hours per week depending on staffing needs.

An Emergency Department Patient Services Representative is responsible for welcoming patients upon arrival and promoting the usage of new and emerging consumer-friendly technologies. They also educate patients on their copayments and financial obligations, collect payments when applicable, and connect patients to financial advocacy resources when appropriate. Additionally, this role updates patient's demographics and insurance coverage information, all while promoting an overall culture of service excellence

If you have strong customer services skills and are looking for a position that ensures that patients and family members have the desired UPMC Experience,

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reconciliation and maintenance of First Net Emergency Department Tracking Board and Hospital ADT system.
• Accountable for accurate registration into hospital ADT and/or clinical system during system downtime with monitoring and reconciliation of every patient for accuracy.
• Central Resource for all ADT registration and problem resolution during evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Confirm insurance eligibility, accountable for third party reimbursement and coordination of benefits to support a seamless billing process.
• Counsel patients regarding insurance coverage and expected financial liability.
• Collect and record patient payments including co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles on the day of service.
• Provide a warm greeting for all patients.
• Support and contribute to UPMC core values and guiding principles of Your Care. Our Commitment and abide by all UPMC departmental policies, procedures and goals in the process of performing all job responsibilities.
• Incorporate acts of dignity and respect in daily interactions.
• Proper patient identification to start clinical record (utilizing biometrics if applicable).
• Facilitator of financial gatekeeping with clinical partners.
• Accountable for maintaining a close working relationship with clinical partners to assure continual open communication with pertinent information obtained such as any alias name changes, information blocks to prevent release of information, and behavioral health insurance payors to assure timely data integrity of accounts.
• Obtain or update necessary demographic and insurance related information.
• Work independently to perform a timely patient interview and registration for services at the bed side.
• Generate and complete all applicable forms and necessary communications.
• Obtain applicable signature for consent to treat and financial responsibility, along with signatures on any required forms, while following all HIPAA rules and regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when faced with stressful situations, while simultaneously prioritizing all work activities.
• Anticipate and respond to inquiries from patients, visitors, hospital personnel, government agencies, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.