Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) (H)

University of Miami; Palm Beach Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a full-time Patient Access Representative 1 in Palm Beach Gardens. This role involves registering patients for clinical services, verifying insurance, and facilitating a positive patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Full registration of patients and verification of insurance.
• Handles patient inquiries and provides information.
• Collects payments and reconciles end-of-day cash drawer.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) (H)

Apply locations Palm Beach Gardens, FL time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R100085624

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Clinical Access has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 1 to work in Palm Beach Gardens.

Core Job Summary:

The Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, and collecting payments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs full registration and ensures that insurance is verified, and all patients’ information is correct.
• Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver’s license, and any applicable referrals.
• Explains Consent for Treatment, Financial Liability, and HIPAA to patients and obtains signed forms.
• Instructs patients to complete any questionnaires that might be required by physician.
• Schedules follow-up, cancels, and edits appointments, and records no-show patients accurately.
• Reconciles all vouchers and delivers them to designated area.
• Answers telephone calls and responds to questions and inquiries or transfers when appropriate.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Projects a welcoming professional demeanor.
• Interacts and works effectively with patients of all ages, and the healthcare team to ensure a favorable first impression and positive patient experience.
• Coordinates wide range of functions from prearrival to discharge utilizing multiple systems including but not limited to: EPIC MyChart, Grand Central ADT, Cadence, Prelude, Radiant, OP Time, Care Everywhere, Resolute, Nice inContact Communication, and Aria Oncology simultaneously and independently to service patients promptly in a fast paced, constantly changing environment.
• Performs pre-service validation prior to patient’s appointment for in person or virtual visits. Assists patients in navigating self-serve technology options including but not limited to MyChart and Self check-in kiosks, in person or remotely.
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure timely check-in and arrival to service area. Obtains, confirms, and accurately enters and updates demographic, financial, and clinical HIPAA protected information.
• Reviews real time eligibility insurance responses and/or master contract tool and updates coverages as needed. Conducts critical communication with patients or legal guardian facilitating the understanding of and obtaining signature on legal, ethical, and compliance related documents that must be presented and thoroughly explained to the patient prior to services being rendered.
• Answers and triages incoming calls, listens to patient/customers’ needs, responds to questions, provides helpful solutions, directs calls, and documents messages using appropriate software in accordance with established protocol.
• Collects and processes large amounts of currency and performs end of day cash-drawer reconciliation and timely bank deposits.
• Cross trained to carry out all Front-End Revenue Cycle and Clinical Support functions and able to float across all areas and assist as needed. Knowledge of health care regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements including but not limited to: OSHA, HIPAA, JC, AHCA, EMTALA, and CMS.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H3

About Us

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.