Patient Access Associate 1

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inova Health System is seeking a Patient Access Associate 1 to handle financial counseling and insurance verification for patients and guardians. You will identify payer authorizations, explain benefits, and communicate financial responsibilities with empathy.

Responsibilities include using payer verification systems, collecting accurate demographic and insurance data, and assisting with applications for alternative funding where eligible.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service or 1 year of experience in a medical setting.
• Associates degree may substitute for experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Explain insurance benefits and patient liability using appropriate communication methods.
• Apply knowledge of payer verification systems to obtain and validate insurance information.
• Notify patients/guardians of financial responsibility and requirements.
• Coordinate with departments to assist patients and document required information.
• Assist patients with applications for alternate sources of payment (aid programs, loans, grants).
• Communicate scheduling changes to patients and staff in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (in lieu of experience)

Job description

The Patient Access Associate 1 is responsible for financial counseling and insurance verification, and notification to patients and/or guardians of financial responsibility. Identifies and communicates payer authorizations and referral requirements as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Works independently to complete assignments without close supervision; Improves inefficiencies and minimizes repetitive errors by changing/improving workflow processes; Uses a logical process to identify the cause of problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Selects an appropriate method of communication for audiences and adjusts communication style when needed.
• Explains insurance benefits and patient liability by using appropriate communication methods/styles.
• Applies knowledge of online payer verification systems to obtain and validate insurance information on a timely and accurate basis.
• Coordinates with other departments to assist or transport patients/visitors requiring special attention/support; Interviews patients to secure and document required medical, financial, demographic and insurance information.
• Educates and assists patients with the completion/submission of applications for alternative sources of payment for healthcare services including medical assistance programs, loans and grants.
• Reports safety hazards/violations and takes appropriate action to protect the environment and guests until help arrives – if necessary.
• Communicates scheduling changes to patients, staff, physicians and patient representatives in a timely and professional manner.
• May perform additional duties as required.

Additional Requirements

Certification - N/ALicensure - N/AExperience - 1 year of customer service or 1 year of experience in a medical setting. Or Associates degree in lieu of experience.Education - High School diploma or equivalent.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we’re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we’re constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.