Patient Access Rep

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. in Arizona is seeking a PRN Emergency Department Patient Access Representative to support patient registration, collect payments, and coordinate with Financial Counselors.

This role requires strong customer service and accuracy as you help families navigate hospital services. The position offers flexible shifts (Mon-Fri, weekends and holidays) with at least two shifts per week, and travel between sites may be required to meet department needs.

Responsibilities

• Arrives patients who present for professional and hospital services that have been pre-registered and collect co-pay and deductible amounts.
• Accurately documents all information in the appropriate fields and/or account notes.
• Courteously answers the telephone and answers all questions in a timely manner.
• Identifies and refers uninsured and underinsured patients to the Financial Counselor.
• Inquires patient account system(s) to identify any previous unpaid liability in AMPFM/Misys.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients, guarantors, insurance companies, government entities, clinical personnel, co-workers and management.

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Days, 6:30am-7pm

Posting #: 1055526

Employee Type: PRN

Position Summary

Posting Note: Looking for flexibility with purpose? Join our Emergency Department Patient Access Rep team in this PRN (as-needed) role!
Work a minimum of 2 shifts per week, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays — while still enjoying the flexibility to help create a schedule that works for you.
If you’re dependable, customer-service driven, and ready to make a difference for children and families, we’d love to have you on our team as we continue our mission of advancing hope, healing, and the best healthcare for kids.

The Patient Access Representative performs efficient and orderly registration of all patients. Acts as primary liaison for patients receiving professional and hospital services at Phoenix Children's. Prepares admission forms, obtains necessary documentation and signatures, and confirms demographic information when the patient and/or guarantor present for services. Collects co-pay and deductible amounts at time of service. Some travel from site to site may be necessary based on business needs of the department.

Position Duties

• Arrives patients who present for professional and hospital services that have been pre-registered and collect co-pay and deductible amounts. Obtains all necessary signatures from the Guarantor at the time of registration or arrival.
  
• Accurately documents all information in the appropriate fields and/or account notes. Maintains accuracy when entering demographic and insurance information in the system.
  
• Courteously answers the telephone and answers all questions in a timely manner.
  
• Identifies and refers uninsured and underinsured patients to the Financial Counselor.
  
• Inquires patient account system(s) to identify any previous unpaid liability in AMPFM/Misys.
  
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients/guarantors, insurance companies, government entities, clinical personnel, co-workers and management to promote teamwork, cooperation and a positive public image for Phoenix Children's.
  
• Organizes, prioritizes, and monitors daily work activity to ensure that complete, accurate, and compliant registration has been performed in a timely manner.
  
• Participates in a variety of unit and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels.
  
• Performs registration in appropriate HIS system, verifies insurance coverage, obtains authorization for patients who present for professional and hospital services and have not been pre-registered.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Occasionally 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Occasionally 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Occasionally 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree