Patient Access Representative, 9 Month Salaried - University Health Services

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Florida State University is hiring a Patient Access Representative (9 Month Salaried) in University Health Services, located in Tallahassee, FL. The role involves front-line customer service for patient services, medical records management, and immunization clearance coordination.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience, and will periodically float to different units as determined by the unit manager. Regular full-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years.

Responsabilités

• Functions as a customer service agent for services provided to eligible patients through Central Registration, Medical Records and The Compliance Office.
• Floats to various units as determined by the unit manager.
• Maintains medical records to ensure compliance with State, Federal, University and UHS requirements.
• Routes documents for review and supports contingency record maintenance.
• Assists in archiving and retrieval of medical records and in processing authorizations for records release and subpoenas.
• Checks in patients, determines eligibility, and updates EMR with current insurance information.
• Communicates policies to patients and parents about payment options and insurance filing.
• Assists with immunization clearance processes and records.
• Provides information and support to students and parents regarding campus health insurance plan.
• Participates on committees and performs special projects as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Job Title: Patient Access Representative, 9 Month Salaried - University Health Services

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63766

Department

University Health Services

Responsibilities

Functions as a customer service agent for services provided to eligible patients through Central Registration, Medical Records and The Compliance Office.

This position will float to various units as determined by the unit manager.

• Assists in assuring medical records are in compliance with State, Federal, University and University Health Services (UHS) requirements and standards. Participates in the collecting, scanning, creating, compiling and consolidating records to maintain the medical records filing system to ensure accuracy of information.
• Routes documents as appropriate for review. Participates in maintenance of records for contingency plan operations.
• As needed, assists in archiving and retrieval of medical records, and in processing of authorization for medical records release & subpoenas, in accordance with all State, Federal, University and UHS requirements and standards.
• Checks in patients, determines eligibility for services, updates demographic data, obtains, updates and verifies in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system current patient insurance information. Obtains proper forms and signatures for compliance, billing and additional services.
• Professionally communicates to patients and parents a variant of information, to include but not limited to, payment options, insurance filing process, and admission compliance requirements by interpreting and defining Health Services policies and procedures.
• Assists with Immunization Admission clearance process. Receives, processes, audits and scans immunization records ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides verification of immunization clearance. Assists student and parent with correcting and completing noncompliance records and assists in the resolution of problems.
• Assists University departments and tenant organizations with immunization compliance.
• Provides information and support to students, parents, and post-doctoral research assistance and visiting scholars regarding the campus sponsored health insurance plan. This includes providing explanation of plan eligibility and benefits, instructions and assistance in purchasing, changing or canceling insurance and related coverage, navigating the insurance carrier's website and accessing the insurance carrier's customer service representatives
• Participates on committees and performs special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position requires pre-employment TB testing and successful completion of post hire OSHA training.

This is a 9 month position working mid August through mid May.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.