Night Shift Patient Access Associate

NYU Langone Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Part Time Nights Patient Access Associate to interview patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and prepare forms for treatment, billing or records. The role supports multiple departments and ensures accurate data entry and timely processing in the ED, Admitting and Perioperative areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and prior customer service experience, with attention to detail and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Understanding of Medical Terminology.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Ability to learn quickly as technology and insurance requirements change.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to walk and stand in fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Asks appropriate questions to obtain correct identification information.
• Obtains the correct Demographic, Guarantor, Next of Kin, and Emergency Contact information.
• Obtains current insurance coverage, and identification.
• Able to ascertain the correct Coordination of Benefits (COB) and enter the necessary information to ensure payment.
• All documents must be scanned into the Electronic Document Imaging.
• Interprets Payor Websites
• Patient Forms are signed, witnessed, dated, and timed as appropriate for the registration type.
• Distributes registration forms to locations within ED, Peri-op, and Inpatient units.
• Attaches I.D. band to patient wrist in accordance with Medical Center policy and procedures.
• Advance Directives are reviewed at the time of registration.
• Documentation is made when education is unable to be given due to patient condition or situation.
• Charts are in order with all forms ready for the next day.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Part Time Nights Patient Access Associate to interview patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and prepare forms for treatment, billing or records. The role supports multiple departments and ensures accurate data entry and timely processing in the ED, Admitting and Perioperative areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and prior customer service experience, with attention to detail and the