Patient Access - PRN

GA_SMHHS St. Mary's Hospital, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time Patient Access Associate in Athens, GA to perform outpatient/inpatient registration and insurance verification. The role involves collecting payments, providing information to patients and medical offices, and ensuring financial requirements are met while maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has customer service experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to analyze data to support operational projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to explain insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for outpatient or inpatient services and verify insurance.
• Collect patient financial liability payments and ensure financial requirements are met.
• Provide general information to hospital users, patients, families and physician offices.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and guidelines.
• Analyze data to support operational projects and provide summaries with trends.

Skills

Customer service

Data analysis

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA

Job description

Employment Type

Part time Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Purpose This position is a part time; PRN with open availability which includes through the week as well as weekends. There are no benefits that is aligned with this position. Provides patient focused customer service. Performs outpatient & / or inpatient registration & insurance verification functions; collects patient financial liability payments & ensures that patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications & referrals. Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families & physician offices. Note: 'patients' refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Essential Functions

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
• Work Focus: Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.
• Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of Trinity Health policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.
• Data Management & Analysis: Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts. Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

• PAR I Entry level position. Minimum one (1) year customer service experience. Patient Access experience preferred.
• PAR II Performs PAR I role & is cross trained & performs activities in Pre-Service, Emergency Department & / or Bed Desk. Additional minimum qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years hospital registration or insurance verification experience upon hire. Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic coding & procedural coding required. Ability to explain insurance benefits.
• Patient Access Account Specialist Additional minimum qualification of two plus (2+) years hospital registration or insurance verification experience. Uses specialized knowledge to support key areas of the organization related to an area of expertise. Uses data, research analysis, critical thinking & problem-solving skills to support colleagues & leadership in achieving organization’s strategic objectives. Serves as a peer influencer & may direct a project or project team by applying industry experience & specialized knowledge. Responsible for analyzing, processing & editing for correctness based on payer guidelines. Resolves items & ensures claims are billed accurately. Processes payments timely.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

• Medical terminology required & knowledge of diagnostic & procedural coding.
• Insurance verification with the ability to explain benefits, secure necessary authorization.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.