Patient Access Representative - Emergency Room, Days Shift (11a - 7p)

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook (NY)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stony Brook University Hospital seeks a Patient Access Representative for the Emergency Room (Days, 11a–7p) to support registration, financial screening, verification, and patient throughput in a fast-paced ER setting.

Responsibilities include high-volume bedside registration, pre-arrival registrations, insurance verification, and guiding patients through financial options while maintaining confidentiality and excellent patient service.

Qualifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in customer service or healthcare settings.
Familiarity with patient registration and insurance processes.

Responsibilities

Complete high-volume bedside patient registration.
Perform pre-arrival and pre-registration tasks and registrations for inter- and intra-facility transfers.
Verify coverage eligibility and determine patient cost share at point of service.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description - Patient Access Representative - Emergency Room, Days Shift (11a - 7p) (2601952)

Patient Access Representative - Emergency Room, Days Shift (11a - 7p)

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Patient Access Representatives are responsible for completing varied, diverse and specialized duties to support the Revenue Cycle, Compliance and Patient Experience by accurately and efficiently completing tasks in areas of Registration, Financial Screening and Verification, and patient throughput.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.

The Patient Access Representative assigned to the Emergency Room / Registration Services

It is a key member of the Patient Access Services team. The Patient Access Representative interacts in a professional, respectful manner with internal and external customers, provides excellent customer service to patients and visitors. The Representative adheres to strict rules of confidentiality, department, and organization’s policies and procedures.

Duties of a Patient Access Representative may include the following, but are not limited to:

Supports activities to ensure excellence in throughput and patient experience for emergency room visits, admissions, observation and transfer patients in the Emergency room or as part of the multidisciplinary team in the CTO office.
Complete high-volume complex bedside patient registration.
Complete pre-arrival, pre-registrations and registrations using various computer systems for all inter and intra-facility transfers in accordance with prescribed workflows.
Must be able to maneuver a work station on wheels through patients’ rooms within the designated registration area.
Communicate in a professional manner with patients and patient families experiencing serious health issues and emotional events.
Responsible for securing required patient demographic information, correct documentation of admission source, mode of arrival, patient type and insurance coverage to support billing and revenue cycle goals.
Verifies coverage eligibility and determines patient cost share (co-pay) using electronic systems and other means, taking payments at point of service.
Provides financial guidance and excellence in Financial Care to patients and their representatives, presenting information about their benefit coverage and cost share responsibilities. Provides information on financial assistance services to self-pay patients, collecting required deposits when appropriate.
Ensures that compliance regulations are met (presenting and obtaining consent and regulatory signatures from patients or designee, essential for treatment and payment, as per procedure).
Maintains and requires appropriate documents as necessary (i.e. copies of photo ID and insurance documents etc.). Witnesses general consents, agreements, and acknowledgements.
Reviews registrations for completeness and correctness. Utilizes worklists to conduct incomplete registration, verification or ineligible insurance follow up. Uses available enterprise resources to ensure encounters are bill ready.
Ability to manage adjustments in workflow priorities in response to changing patient census and acuity.

The selected candidate will be required to work some holidays. Pass days are variable and weekend availability is required. The schedule/pass days may be subject to change.

Essential Position: This function/position has been designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency (staff shortages, increased census, inclement weather, and/or other emergencies), employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree with one year working experience in a customer service, public health, healthcare, or related industry such as insurance.

In lieu of degree, 2 years’ of demonstrated excellence working in a customer service / call center, healthcare, or other related industry requiring skills which demonstrate experience in payment collection, insurance reimbursement, or access services.

Must be able to maneuver a workstationon wheels through patients’rooms within the designatedregistration area.
Communicate in a professional manner with patients and patient families experiencing serious health issues and emotional events.

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Health care insurance billing and/or hospital patient access, intake, registration experience.
Familiarity with medical insurance benefits, demonstrated experience with EMR computerized registration / financial / IT systems.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Previous experience as a patient access representative in an Emergency Room environment is highly preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment.Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $54,175 - $60,010 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

This position offers annual supplemental pay such as:

Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4,000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Job Number

2601952

Official Job Title

TH Instructional Support Assistant

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Patient Access Services

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours : 11a - 7p Pass Days : Variable