Patient Access Specialist - Sign-On Bonus (External)

Optum; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Per Diem Patient Access Representative to facilitate the patient admission flow, collect demographics, verify insurance eligibility, and determine co-pays and liabilities for prompt reimbursement.

This first-contact role requires compassion, accurate data entry, and the ability to work 8:00am–4:00pm on Mon, Tue and Fri; external candidates may receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus; familiarity with HIPAA and EMR systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician's office or any medical setting
• 1+ years of customer service experience
• 1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures
• Ability to work Monday, Tuesday & Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits
• Respond to patient and caregivers' inquiries always in a compassionate and respectful manner
• Obtain Benefits and Insurance verification
• Point of Service Cash Collection, Co - Pays, Deductibles and Coinsurance
• Accurate Computer Data Entry
• Organize and schedule patient services and appointments for referrals
• Register and Pre - Register Patients for Emergency, Elective and Scheduled Cases
• Work with various systems including Patient Registration and Electronic Medical Record
• Generate, review and analyze patient data reports and follow up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Google products

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Per Diem Patient Access Representative to facilitate the patient admission flow, collect demographics, verify insurance eligibility, and determine co-pays and liabilities for prompt reimbursement.

This first-contact role requires compassion, accurate data entry, and the ability to work 8:00am–4:00pm on Mon, Tue and Fri; external candidates may receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus; familiarity with HIPAA and EMR systems is preferred.