Patient Access Rep II Cardiac Rehabilitation Part Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Access Representative II for a part-time role. This position involves training junior staff, resolving complex insurance issues, and ensuring accurate patient registration and billing. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient access and a strong understanding of third-party payer requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in patient access or hospital registration.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Financial Counselors with financial counseling and payment source identification.
• Verifying insurance coverage, benefits, authorizations, and referrals.
• Registering and scheduling patients, ensuring proper documentation.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of third-party payer requirements

Reimbursements

Collections

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Patient Access Rep II Cardiac Rehabilitation Part Time Days (2406004509)

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, functions as a resource to Patient Access Representative I, providing training and orientation on department methods, procedures, and policies. Collaborates with the Lead to resolve complex eligibility or insurance verification issues through contacts with patients, agencies, hospital departments, and third-party payers.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting Financial Counselors with financial counseling and payment source identification.
2. Participating in bed management and verifying insurance coverage, benefits, authorizations, and referrals.
3. Reviewing and reconciling patient accounts for accurate billing and ensuring compliance with payer requirements.
4. Registering and scheduling patients, explaining forms, and ensuring proper documentation.
5. Obtaining accurate patient data for admission/pre-admission processes.
6. Verifying insurance benefits, calculating patient liabilities, and collecting co-pays/deductibles.
7. Assisting uninsured patients with applications and payment arrangements.
8. Scheduling tests and services, developing patient relationships, and resolving billing issues promptly.
9. Participating in special projects and performing duties of the Lead as needed.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma; associate degree preferred.
2. 2-3 years of experience in patient access or hospital registration.
3. Advanced knowledge of third-party payer requirements, reimbursements, and collections.