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Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist in Georgia to greet patients, manage patient flow, and ensure efficient service in a busy clinic. You will verify demographics and insurance, register walk-ins, collect out-of-pocket amounts, apply financial clearance when needed, and refer to Financial Counselors while maintaining strong communication with patients and staff.

This role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork to deliver timely information and a positive patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Patient access (scheduling, registration) and financial clearance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, HIPAA, and EMTALA rules.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel; familiar with ADT software.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a high stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage patient flow.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Register walk-in patients and update demographics as needed.
• Collect out-of-pocket liabilities and balances.
• Apply Financial Clearance policy when required.
• Refer patients to Financial Counselor for assistance.
• Close visits and schedule follow-ups.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and payer requirements.
• Escalate customer service issues to management.
• Maintain productivity and 98% accuracy.
• Maintain professional relations with patients and staff; ensure timely information flow.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Medicare knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ADT software

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Greets patients arriving for their appointments. Monitors patient flow to ensure patients are cared for in the most efficient and courteous manner.
• Ensures all patient demographic and insurance information is complete and accurate
• Completes the registration process on walk-in patients, verifies and / or updates patient demographic and insurance information if changes or additions have occurred
• insurance benefits. Obtains, calculates and collects the patient’s out of pocket financial liability. Requests and collects past due and present balances or estimates due
• Follows the Financial Clearance policy for non-urgent patient services if financial clearance has not been completed or authorization has not been obtained, when appropriate
• patients in need of financial assistance and refers patients to Financial Counselor
• Performs visit closure, including but not limited to checking out patients, scheduling follow-up appointment(s), collecting additional patient responsibility (when applicable) and providing patient with appropriate documents.
• Maintains knowledge of and reference materials of the following: Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines and policies, insurance plans requiring pre-authorization/referral and a list of current accepted insurance plans.
• Proactively communicates issues involving customer service and process improvement opportunities to management
• Meets productivity requirements to ensure excellent service is provided to customers
• Meets or exceeds performance expectations of 98% accuracy rate and established department productivity measurements.
• Maintains excellent public relations with patients, families, and clinical staff as well as demonstrates a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with others for concise and timely flow of information

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• NA

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired. Patient access (scheduling,registrationand financial clearance), insurance verification, billing or certified medical assistant experience preferred.

Work Experience Required:

• NA

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to identify and understand issues and problems. Examines data and draws logical conclusions based on information available
• Knowledge and ability to articulate explanations of Medicare, HIPAA, and EMTALA rules and regulations and comply with updates on insurance pre-certification requirements
• Mathematical aptitude, effective oral and written communications skills and critical thinking skills
• Understanding of basic human anatomy, medical terminology and procedures for application in the patient referral, pre-certification and authorization processes.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization; presents a pleasant, professional demeanor and image during telephone conversation
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information according to internal policies
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and ADT software
• Ability to write routine correspondence, calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, to problem solve in a high profile and high stress area and interact positively with all internal and external customers while possessing the ability to determine priority of work

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• Must be able to sit the majority of the workday.
• Occasionally lifts upto 10 lbs.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.