Patient Access Acute Representative - ED

Intermountain Healthcare; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO seeks a Patient Access Registration Specialist I to deliver exceptional service, collect demographics, schedule patients for appointments, and handle insurance verification in a fast-paced Emergency Department.

Responsibilities include collecting co-pays, guiding patients on financial assistance, documenting in the EHR, and coordinating with clinical staff to maintain smooth patient flow. Shifts are Sat/Sun/Mon 07:00–19:30.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office, internet and email required.
• Experience with Epic preferred.
• Customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Obtain and verify patient demographic, financial, and insurance information.
• Register and schedule patients for appointments, tests, and procedures.
• Collect and process co-pays, deductibles, and balances due at the time of service.
• Provide patients with information on financial assistance, payment plans, and charity care.
• Explain and obtain signatures on consent forms, policies, and disclosures.
• Provide patients with directions, maps, and parking information.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and quality care.
• Document and update patient records in the electronic health system.
• Follow up on pending issues, such as prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Insurance Verification

Computer Literacy

Payment Processing

Medical Billing

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Internet & Email

Job description

Job Description

Patient Access Registration Specialist I is responsible for providing excellent customer service and facilitating the registration and scheduling process for patients and visitors at Intermountain Health. The caregiver ensures that accurate and complete information is collected and entered into the system, verifies insurance and eligibility, collects co-pays and balances, and follows up on pending issues. The caregiver also adheres to Intermountain Health's policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.

Shifts are: Sat/Sun/Mon 0700-1930 in the Emergency Dept.

Essential Functions

• Greet and assist patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Obtain and verify patient demographic, financial, and insurance information.
• Register and schedule patients for appointments, tests, and procedures.
• Collect and process co-pays, deductibles, and balances due at the time of service.
• Provide patients with information on financial assistance, payment plans, and charity care.
• Explain and obtain signatures on consent forms, policies, and disclosures.
• Provide patients with directions, maps, and parking information.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and quality care.
• Document and update patient records in the electronic health system.
• Follow up on pending issues, such as prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications.

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Insurance Verification
• Computer Literacy
• Payment Processing
• Medical Billing
• Problem Solving

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office, internet and email required.
• Experience with Epic preferred.
• Customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for caregiver to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers that require caregiver to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment.
• Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
• Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
• May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Location

Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital.

Work City: Wheat Ridge.

Work State: Colorado.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.

Salary

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.41 - $28.14

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Professional Development

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

Other

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