Registry Patient Access Rep

Emory Healthcare; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Johns Creek, GA seeks an energetic Patient Access Associate to obtain demographic and insurance information, explain policies, and guide preregistration.

You will schedule procedures, verify benefits and authorizations, collaborate with physicians and staff, and handle high patient volumes using HealthQuest, Millennium and other systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payers (HMO, PPO) preferred.
• Typing 35 wpm and strong communication skills.
• CHAA/CPAR/CFC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain demographics and insurance information for preregistration/registration; explain policies.
• Schedule procedures and follow-up appointments; ensure demographic and insurance data accuracy.
• Verify benefits, authorizations, referrals; coordinate with physicians and departments.
• Handle high patient volumes in a fast-paced environment using specified systems.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CHAA/CPAR/CFC certifications preferred

Tools

HealthQuest

Global Patient Registration (GPR)

IDX Scheduling

Millennium

Hospital Estimation Tool

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

• Family-focused benefits

• Wellness incentives

• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs

• And more

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Obtains demographic and insurance information for preregistration/registration on all patients. Communicates hospital's financial policies to all patients. Identifies patients who require early financial counseling intervention. Collects on self pay accounts, co-pay and deductibles. Documents financial arrangements. Schedules procedures/follow up appointments.

• Ensures and reviews all demographic data for hospital visits. Cross trains in other Access Departments and Facilities. Assist with departmental workflow as needed. Maintains thorough understanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up. Schedules procedures/follow up appointments in General Patient Registration Millennium Scheduling. Completes demographic and insurance. Provides patients with exam information. Familiar with Advance Beneficiary Notice, precertification, ICD-9 coding, Medical Terminology.

• Communicates with Physician Offices, Staff, and other departments. Responsible for obtaining pre-certification and/or managed care referrals for inpatient and out patient encounters. Other responsibilities include performing verification of benefits, order entry, and pre-certification for Hospital Services. Position requires self-motivated individual who can handle high patient volumes and fast pace. Maintains knowledge and is familiar with HealthQuest, Global Patient Registration (GPR), IDX Scheduling, Millennium, chosen Hospital Estimation Tool, and other systems utilized by Patient Access. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least 2 years healthcare related or customer service experience. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred.

• CHAA (Certified Patient Access Associate) CPAR (Certified Patient Account Representative) and/or CFC (Certified Financial Counselor) preferred. Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree may be accepted in lieu of certification requirements or experience. Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm and good communication skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.