Patient Access Tech - Ortho

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Great Plains Health is seeking a Patient Access Tech to interview patients, collect registration data, and enter information into our Hospital Information System. You will obtain signatures for consents, HIPAA and Medicare documents, answer phones, direct patients, and help with financial screening and payment plans.

Ideal candidates are 17+ and enrolled in high school or equivalent, with strong computer skills and accuracy.

Formación

• Must be at least 17 years old and currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program.
• Frequent use of computer, telephone, copier and scanner.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-register and register patients in the Hospital Information System and update records as needed.
• Check patient insurance eligibility, though websites.
• Complete patient financial screening to facilitate needs and reimbursement.
• Process patient payments and explain financial responsibility, including good faith estimates and payment plans.
• Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 99% after six months of employment.

Conocimientos

Patient registration

Insurance interpretation

Data entry

Customer service

Educación

High school student

Enrolled in educational program

Herramientas

Hospital Information System

Document Imaging System

Descripción del empleo

Great people. Great careers.Join the team at Great Plains Health, where you can be a part of something, well, great.Job Title:Patient Access TechCost Center:GPPN SchedulingJob Description:The Patient Access Tech is responsible for interviewing the patient to collect required registration data and entering patient information into Hospital Information System. Obtains required signatures for hospital consents, HIPAA and Medicare documents. Answers telephone, updates computer records and directs patients as appropriate.Minimum QualificationsMust be at least 17 years old and currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program.Work Environmen tShared office setting.Exposure to noise.Frequent use of computer, telephone, copier and scanner.Physical Demand sSit constantly.Stand/walk frequently.Lift floor to waist height 30 pounds occasionally; waist to waist 25 pounds occasionally; waist to overhead 20 pounds occasionally. And carry 10 pounds up to 25 feet occasionally.Reach overhead frequently standing and turn reaching shoulder height while sitting frequently.Fine motor coordination within normal limits for age and gender.Constant computer use.Visual acuity within normal limits.Essential FunctionsMaintains a thorough understanding of the Registration modules in the Hospital Information System and Document Imaging System in order to pre-register and register patients and well as being able to correct or update database to reflect changes in patient status, patient transfer, newborn admissions, and discharges. After six months of employment, maintains a minimum accuracy rate of at least 99%.Ability to interpret insurance information and insurance cards.Demonstrates proper use of software applications to carry out duties. This would include the chart repository, and order repository.Ability to manage downtime procedures and re-initiation of Hospital Information System and Document Imaging System.Ability to check patient insurance eligibility, though websites.Ability to complete a patient financial screening, to facilitate patient's needs, and financial reimbursement.Ability to work in all registration areas if needed.Process patient payments and explain financial reasonability, including but not limited to creation and explanation of a good faith estimate, payment plans and post service payment posting.Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.