Patient Access Representative - Part Time

Norwegian American Hospital; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 24.231 - 25.788; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Norwegian American Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Access Representative in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will obtain clinical and insurance information, schedule patients, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience with patient interactions.

This position offers benefits including a 403(b) retirement plan and paid time off. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of medical and accounting terminology.
• Ability to effectively interview patients and enter data accurately.

Aufgaben

• Obtain and verify patient information.
• Complete registration and consent forms accurately.
• Schedule patients and inform them of instructions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

Kenntnisse

Strong verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Typing speed of 40 WPM

Ausbildung

High School diploma or better

Tools

Meditech system

Jobbeschreibung

Patient Access Representative - Part Time

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: PATIE003999

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Chicago, IL 60622, USA

• Pay or shift range: $17.59 USD to $18.72 USD
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions like diabetes, health education and promote initiatives and outreach for the elderly. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

From its start in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed, acute care facility. We provide healthcare treatment that’s patient-centered and focused on quality of care, ranging from everyday care to treatment for your most critical needs.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or PRN role, you’ll be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Part-Time Employees

Benefits may include:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with years of service
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility

Schedule: This position follows a part-time schedule with hours of 9:30am - 6:00pm. Weekends and holidays are required. Flexibility may be required based on patient and operational needs.

• Obtains clinical, demographic and insurance information from the patient, guarantor, relative or police through an interview either over the phone or in person, or from documentation presented at the time of registration; correctly enters all information into the computer system.
• Completes all registration and consent forms, obtains necessary signatures, copies insurance cards and photo Ids, produces labels and arm bands as required, and distributes the documentation to specified areas.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains necessary prior approvals, also reports back to the patient either directly or through patient letters verifying scheduled procedure, time, and date.
• Schedules patients in the Meditech CWS module in accordance with various departmental guidelines; informing patients of any pre-procedure instructions such as NPO etc.
• Quotes flat rate amounts via telephone and in person to physicians and or patients including anesthesia rates.
• Pre-registers scheduled inpatient and outpatients, also pre-registers scheduled patients after completing all phases of scheduling.
• Processes death certificates and release of remains accordingly.
• Notifies transporter to pick up patients when required (registration representative transport patients only as a last resort) and notifies Nursing Supervisor of inpatient admissions and obtains bed assignments.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Regulatory agencies including confidentiality.

Requirements

1 or more years of experience

Third-party eligibility and general knowledge of medical and accounting terminology

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required

Ability to type 40 WPM is required

Experience on the Meditech system a plus

Education

Required

High School or better.

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