Patient Access Representative ER

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX seeks a Registration Specialist responsible for patient registration and securing financial reimbursement across its facilities. The role reviews account data to optimize collections, explains forms, and provides basic financial counseling to patients.

Your duties include ensuring compliant registration, expediting reimbursement, and maintaining accurate records with proficient office software.

Qualifications

• Requires strong organizational abilities and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with common office software (MS Office).
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients and obtains financial reimbursement for services.
• Reviews account information to optimize collection efforts.
• Expedites reimbursement and maintains compliance.
• Explains and obtains signatures on legal forms and registration materials.
• Provides basic financial counseling when appropriate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Professional customer service

Oral & written communication

Typing / keyboarding

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

This position conducts registration and obtains financial reimbursement for all patients accessing service at Medical Center Health System facilities or clinics. Reviews all account information to optimize collection efforts and system recording events to expedite reimbursement and compliance; resolves issues as they arise to promote point of service decisions. Performs financial counseling when appropriate. Explains and obtains signatures on legal forms and registration materials.

Position Summary

This position conducts registration and obtains financial reimbursement for all patients accessing service at Medical Center Health System facilities or clinics. Reviews all account information to optimize collection efforts and system recording events to expedite reimbursement and compliance; resolves issues as they arise to promote point of service decisions. Performs financial counseling when appropriate. Explains and obtains signatures on legal forms and registration materials.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Training And Experience

Prior experience in medical field preferred. (Knowledge of but not limited to admitting/registration process, customer service, receivables management, credit and collection laws, billing forms, medical billing regulations, insurance benefit calculations, HMO/PPO contracts, third party funding resources.)

Required

Job Knowledge:

Requires strong organizational abilities, proficiency in Professional Customer Service, oral and written communications, accurate and efficient keyboarding with strong competencies in the use of common office software applications. Ability to maintain calm temperament under fast paced and/or stressful working conditions. Requires effective teamwork skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.

Preferred

Previous cash collections experience is preferred. Prior insurance knowledge preferred. Prior experience related to financial or medical background preferred.

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

OE - Typical Office Environment: (Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Consultant, Program Manager)

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of personal computers, phone and general office equipment.

• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.

• May require off-site travel.