Patient Access Coordinator II: Financial Counseling & Care

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Delaware is seeking an Access Coordinator II for full-time 7a-3:30p, with occasional weekend and holiday adjustments. The role focuses on promoting patient and physician satisfaction through proactive access activities and collaboration with physicians, offices, patients, and interdepartmental staff to ensure seamless care and appropriate fiscal management of encounters.

You will handle daily registration and verification of encounters, determine and collect

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business/Medical related field preferred.
• Two years' experience in a medical, financial or marketing institution preferred.
• Previous insurance or third-party experience is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple software/websites simultaneously
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operational activities (registration/verification) as associated with accurately and efficiently managing patient encounters.
• Registration of encounters as dictated to meet the clinical/fiscals need of the patient and institution.
• Responsible for determining and collecting pre-service or point-of-service payments in assigned outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, or call center settings. Collection efforts may also include past due balances.
• Be well-versed in payment plan and financial assistance options that are available to patients, and present options to resolve patient liability, as needed.
• Must be prepared to educate patient on their financial responsibility, according to their benefit plan, as needed.
• Maintains a solid working knowledge base of third-party specifics relative to area of practice.
• Coordinates patient care activities with insurance companies, care managers and physician office staff to minimize financial risk and maximize delivery of patient care.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established safety rules and practices.
• Reports any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors in a timely manner.

Education

Associate degree in Business/Medical related field preferred.

Tools

Software/websites management

Job description

Christiana Care Health System in Delaware is seeking an Access Coordinator II for full-time 7a-3:30p, with occasional weekend and holiday adjustments. The role focuses on promoting patient and physician satisfaction through proactive access activities and collaboration with physicians, offices, patients, and interdepartmental staff to ensure seamless care and appropriate fiscal management of encounters.

You will handle daily registration and verification of encounters, determine and collect