On-Site Lead Patient Access Specialist

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami UHealth – department of Patient Access in SoLé Mia is seeking a Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site). You will oversee the registration and financial clearance activities that will facilitate reimbursement for services rendered by the department and serves as functional expert for department peers.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience, along with strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, discretion

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.
• Contacts patients’ families or physicians’ offices to obtain missing insurance information.
• Verifies insurance and confirms insurance eligibility of patient coverage benefits, notifying patient and referring physician in the event of failed eligibility.
• Collaborates with scheduling departments to identify add-on patients.
• Obtains necessary authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals.
• Notifies patients of liabilities prior to date of service and collects funds.
• Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record.
• Serves as a lead resource for lower level Patient Access Representatives.
• Recommends new approaches to management for enhancing performance and productivity.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Accounting knowledge and principles

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Independent / collaborative work

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami UHealth – department of Patient Access in SoLé Mia is seeking a Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site). You will oversee the registration and financial clearance activities that will facilitate reimbursement for services rendered by the department and serves as functional expert for department peers.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience, along with strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, discretion