Patient Access Representative (PRN | As Needed)

Children's National Hospital; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Representative to provide front-line support in a busy department in Lanham, MD. You will verify demographics and insurance, schedule ancillary services, and assist with registration and billing processes as part of a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, excellent customer service, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under supervision. The department supports growth toward a Senior Patient Access role.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge in administrative processes and customer service.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with data entry.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients and verify charge codes against diagnostics.
• Register patients online/in person with courtesy and accuracy.
• Collect demographics and insurance information; update systems.
• Respond to patient portal work lists and manage inquiries.
• Greet patients/parents and obtain consents and IDs as needed.
• Assist with cash collections and daily reconciliation.
• Support billing preparation and office operations as required.

Job description

Kids Are Our Everything

Department

10114 Prince George's Patient Access

Pay Range: $20.75 - $40.99

This position reports to the Patient Access Supervisor or Manager. Provide patient services and administrative support in ancillary operations. Interact with parents, patients, physicians and other staff under moderate supervision in a courteous manner. Provide assistance to other employees within their department as well as other departments. Collect and verify all demographic information to ensure accuracy. May provide required notification of scheduled and unscheduled services according to insurance provider requirements. May be responsible for scheduling patients for ancillary appointments. Position may be required to float to ancillary patient access areas for coverage (ED, RAD, LAB, AMSAC, etc.). Next step in career ladder is Senior Patient Access Rep.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

2 years Related experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Broad knowledge in administrative processes, customer service skills. Computer knowledge necessary. Complete Patient Access training curriculum and pass all competency assessments. The ability to type minimum of 35 words per minute required.

Microsoft Office Experience Preferred

Word & Excel

Functional Accountabilities

Patient Services

• Demonstrate accuracy of scheduling patients using the applicable scheduling system for the department. Verify applicable charge codes corresponds with diagnostic codes. Enter information into billing/registration system.
• Complete computer aided, on-line registration screen with parent/guardian via telephone or in person in professional & courteous manner.
• Collect accurate demographic and insurance information. Update systems as needed in accordance with department standards for registration accuracy. Complete bedside registration for ED patients.
• Reschedule appointment for patients who did not show or for the ancillary services cancellations by providers/technologist. Schedule follow up appointments at check out if applicable.
• Greet patients and parents courteously. Arrive patient in appropriate system based on department policy.
• Obtain required consents for department & ensure distribution of compliance related materials (i.e. HIPPA Privacy Notice, Patient Rights). Obtain copy of insurance card and photo ID to be stored in medical record (copy or scan activity required). Ensure applicable insurance company and CNMC HIM department receive copies of appropriate forms/documentation. Complete all documentation in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Respond to patient portal work lists (i.e. appointment requests, fax queues, email requests, etc. May include messaging center work lists in the future).

Information Verification

• Verify insurance eligibility using applicable eligibility system. Ensure managed care carve outs (lab and radiology carve outs) are adhered to.
• Advise leadership of any authorization issues at the time of check-in. Identify surgeries/diagnostic testing without an authorizations. Contact provider’s office or scheduling coordinator to address issue timely without delaying patient care.
• Notify parents of the need for completed insurance referral form or pre-authorization prior to scheduled/unscheduled appointments.
• Discuss co-payment, deposits, payment in full, or past due balance collections with parents in a professional & courteous manner.
• Counsel parents or refer parent to Financial Information Center (FIC) for establishing payment schedule or method of payment.
• Verify insurance information is complete prior to procedure and collect and verify pre-authorization/referral information: goal is to obtain authorizations 5 days in advance of service.
• Utilize all systems where patient information may be stored (EPRS, SCI, Cerner, IDX, McKesson, etc.) to verify that systems are in synch.

Cash Collection

• Collect and record co-payments, deposits and payments in full and provide payer with receipt. Responsible for helping department meet 85% of the collection target for the department.
• Maintain departmental requirements regarding cash controls and collections

Billing Preparation

• For ancillary services ensure all applicable orders/scripts/referrals are obtained prior to services being rendered.
• Appropriately clear all walk-in and ensure scheduled/unscheduled appointments are linked to scheduling system.
• Responsible to ensure daily quality review of all registration processed real-time.

Office Support

• Answer telephone and address caller needs appropriately. Avoid transferring calls for better service to families. Meet department standards relative to ACD policies if applicable. Manage voice mail messages within same business day .
• Distribute mail. May work returned mail as needed.
• All staff are responsible for information distributed via e-mail. Staff should check work email a minimum of 3 times daily and respond to inquiries within 24 hours (or next business day).
• Maintain office files and office supplies at P AR levels.
• Maintain clean reception area and work space.
• Other support as needed.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.