Patient Access Representative II- Float Pool

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned institution dedicated to healthcare education and patient care. As a Patient Access Representative II, you will play a crucial role in ensuring medical necessity compliance and verifying patient eligibility. This position offers a rewarding environment with generous benefits, including 100% paid medical premiums and ample time off. You'll be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial counseling

Free mental health counseling

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts

Resources for child and elder care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in a hospital or medical office setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical necessity compliance and verify eligibility.
• Collect patient information and post payments accurately.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Typing/Keyboarding skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Access Representative II- Float Pool

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Position is responsible for ensuring medical necessity compliance, verifying eligibility, and posting payments.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Obtains demographic, insurance and financial information from patient or guarantor. Enters information in computer system with a high degree of accuracy.
• May schedule patient appointments and enter required information in the computer system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Explains all required forms to the patient or guarantor and obtains the necessary signatures.
• Ensures medical necessity compliance by obtaining necessary data, reviewing Compliance System, communicating information to patient or guarantor and obtaining necessary signatures.
• Protects the financial integrity of the facility by collecting patient liability, establishing payment arrangements, discussing payment options and screening for eligibility. Completes complex financial counseling including the review and submission of charity applications. Identifies alternative resources for financial reimbursement.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits and ensures all notifications and authorizations are completed within the required timeframes.
• Posts payments in the computer system and generates the appropriate patient receipts.
• Communicates in an effective and professional manner with Physicians, Care Management, ancillary departments, nursing units, physicians’ office staff, insurance companies, as well as patients and their families (all Patient Access customers). Completes thorough and accurate documentation.
• Adheres to all university policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Ability to multi-task.
Proficient typing/keyboarding skills.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of experience in a hospital or medical business office setting.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 68G, 70E, 0808, 4A0X1

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

Established in 1972 byThe University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center inthe UT Systemand the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools ofbiomedical informatics,biomedical sciences,dentistry,nursingandpublic healthand theJohn P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includesThe University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practicesUT Physicians,UT DentistsandUT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals areMemorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center,Children’s Memorial Hermann HospitalandHarris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.

In addition, all UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.

Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.

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McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

7000 Fannin (Fannin at Pressler), Suite 150
University Center Tower (UCT)
Houston, TX 77030