POSITION CONTROL 10/15 - Patient Access Advocate II-ABQ

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Patient Access Advocate II to perform primary patient registration for self-pay, government and commercial accounts at the Rio Rancho location. The role focuses on accurate data capture, insurance verification, and collecting at-time-of-service liabilities to ensure clean billing.

The candidate should have basic insurance knowledge, familiarity with CMS guidelines, and customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months of healthcare experience or 1 year of customer service background preferred.
• Pass the 2-week Patient Access Academy with a score of 85% or higher (within 6 months).
• CHAA, CHAM or other industry certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of insurance and medical terminology; familiarity with billing codes (DRG, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) is preferred.
• EPIC proficiency test must be passed with 85% at completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and gather/verify demographics and insurance information.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits via online systems or payer contact.
• Document actions accurately to ensure audit trails and billing integrity.
• Educate patients on insurance coverage, responsibilities, and financial assistance options.
• Maintain compliance with CMS guidelines and admissions/billing requirements.
• Provide exceptional patient experience using CARES, AIDET and EPE tools.
• Collaborate with supervision to resolve issues and escalate conflicts when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Keyboarding

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

CHAA/CHAM or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

EPIC proficiency

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location Address

4100 High Resort Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124-5901

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $16.36 Maximum Offer $24.26 Now Hiring: POSITION CONTROL 10/15 - Patient Access Advocate II-ABQ

Summary

The Patient Access Advocate I provides primary registration of patient accounts for self-pay, government and commercial accounts on date of service for scheduled and unscheduled visits. Perform registration functions, including updating of demographics, insurance verification, collection of point of service liabilities and documentation of registration information within the ADT system. Confirm account being registered has accurate information to ensure clean billing. Must possess basic knowledge of Medicare (CMS) guidelines, as well as other Compliance Regulatory guidelines applicable to Patient Access. Provide the highest level of customer service to patients/family at time of service through registration interactions as well as providing wayfinding to patients and/or visitors. Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based: PMG - Rio Rancho High Resort 4100 Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Ability to provide exceptional patient experience for patients and patient families by using CARES, AIDET and EPE tools.
• Addresses and attempts to appropriately resolve complaints in the moment by using key words at key times and de-escalation processes.
• Ability to manage conflict and appropriately request the help of a supervisor when needed.
• Implement PROMISE and CARES behaviors in every encounter.
• Educates patients for whom they speak regarding insurance benefits and liabilities.
• Ensures accounts are financially cleared at time of service through account review. to alleviate patient concerns over hospital financial matters Encounter Components:
• Performs the patient registration process. Manage the accurate collection of patient data which includes but is not limited to;
• Obtain/confirm and enter demographic and other financial information, not obtained during pre-registration/financial clearance process, necessary for account completion.
• Obtain missing insurance information, to include policy number, group number, date of birth, and insurance phone number if not already identified in account.
• Verify insurance for eligibility and benefits using online electronic verification system or by contacting payer directly.
• Accurately document actions taken in the system of record to drive effective follow-up and ensure an accurate audit trail.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of authorization requirements and payer guidelines.
• Maintain a knowledge of Medicare (CMS) guidelines as it relates to admissions and outpatient services.
• Ensuring compliance with admissions forms, benefit entitlement verification, and billing requirements.
• Ensure accurate completion of MSPQ at time of service if not completed during financial clearance process.
• Daily focus on attaining productivity standards.
• Monitor and track Data Quality program to ensure errors are corrected at time of service.
• Maintain appropriate records, files, and timely and accurate documentation in the system of record.
• Other duties as assigned
• Collects identified patient financial obligation amounts including residual balance if applicable. Collect liability from patient at time of service.
• Educate patients on financial assistance, charity or other programs that may be available.
• Refers as appropriate to on site Financial Advocate or to the Financial Advocacy Center
• Complete any information missing from the account to ensure accuracy at visit.
• Transparency with patients through communication of patient liabilities.
• Perform assigned patient care responsibilities, which may include but not limited to:
• Cooperate fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
• Report promptly any suspected or potential violations to laws, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices, and cooperate in related investigation.
• Conduct all transactions in compliance with all company policies, procedures, standards, and practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all applicable compliance and legal requirements of the job based on the scope of practice of the position.
• Demonstrates CARES behaviors of Collaborate, be Accountable, Respect, Engage and Serve to all whom you encounter.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• 6 months experience in healthcare setting or 1 year customer service background.
• Pass 2 week Patient Access Academy with a passing score of 85% or higher (within 6 mos of start).
• CHAA, CHAM or other industry equivalent certification preferred
• Basic understanding of insurance preferred.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and billing codes (DRG, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) preferred
• Requires basic understanding of registration and healthcare.
• Demonstrated strong keyboarding skills, ensuring efficient data entry and documentation.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Products
• Pass EPIC proficiency test required with a 85% score at completion of the Epic Training class.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness

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Why work at Presbyterian?

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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