Patient Access Representative, Per Diem

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) to register patients for clinical services, verify insurance benefits, and collect payments. This temporary, per diem role requires interacting with patients, guiding them through forms, and coordinating follow-up appointments.

The candidate will obtain insurance cards, driver’s licenses, and referrals as needed, explain HIPAA and consent forms, and ensure accurate information and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients for clinical services, verifying insurance benefits and collecting payments.
• Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver’s license, and referrals as applicable.
• Explains Consent for Treatment, Financial Liability, and HIPAA and obtains signed forms.
• Instructs patients to complete required questionnaires by physician.
• Schedules follow-up, cancels and edits appointments, and records no-shows accurately.
• Reconciles vouchers and delivers to designated area.
• Answers telephone calls and responds to inquiries or transfers as appropriate.
• Adheres to university policies and safeguards university assets.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Location: UHealth Tower

Schedule: Per Diem, Day Shift, scheduled as needed, including weekends.

The Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, and collecting payments.

Core Job Functions

• Performs full registration, and ensures that insurance is verified and all patients’ information is correct.
• Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver’s license, and any applicable referrals.
• Explains Consent for Treatment, Financial Liability, and HIPAA to patients and obtains signed forms.
• Instructs patients to complete any questionnaires that might be required by physician.
• Schedules follow-up, cancels, and edits appointments, and records no-show patients accurately.
• Reconciles all vouchers and delivers them to designated area.
• Answers telephone calls and responds to questions and inquiries or transfers when appropriate.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 years of relevant experience required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Part time

Employee Type

Temporary-Intermittent