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Patient Access Associate PRN / Days

Patient Access Associate PRN / Days

Houston MethodistHouston, TX, US
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Patient Access Associate

At Houston Methodist, the Patient Access Associate position is responsible for obtaining and entering accurate demographic and insurance information in the electronic health record (EHR) on patients presenting at the various entry points of the facility. This position performs cashiering functions, ensuring that all hospital accounts are secure, through the collection of the required co-pay, deductibles and co-insurance. This position also performs the medical necessity check, to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines. The Patient Access Associate position employs effective communication skills, promoting excellent customer service in every interaction. This position is also required to adhere to all departments, hospital, governmental and / or any other healthcare licensing agency requirements related to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED : Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

  • Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values :
  • INTEGRITY : We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION : We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY : We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT : We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE : We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
  • Practices the Caring and Serving Model
  • Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
  • Provides for exceptional patient / customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
  • Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients / customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience
  • Involves patients (customers) in shift / handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
  • Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal departmental and organizational results.
  • Communicates openly in a non-judgmental manner and in a professional demeanor during all interactions with customers and co-workers.

    • SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Obtains and records accurate demographic and insurance information on patients by interviewing patients, family members and physicians. Ensures that the correct insurance plan codes are utilized for the billing process.
  • Explains the consent forms, obtains signatures on the forms and responds to any questions in a professional manner.
  • Contributes to departmental and hospital patient experience. Proactively seeks solutions to address patient issues and concerns. Alerts management in a timely manner to any unusual and / or difficult situations impacting the level of service.

    • QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Consistently takes the necessary steps to ensure that protected health information remains private and confidential, according to established HIPAA guidelines. Uses patient identifiers consistently to properly identify patients and the correct medical records. Refrains from issuing new medical record numbers to patients with existing accounts.
  • Meets goals set by the department (e.g., registration error rate, productivity / activities per hour, etc.).

    • FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ensures that ordered services meet established medical necessity criteria when applicable.
  • Collects payments based on pre-determined information. Performs insurance verification to determine patient out of pocket expenses for services. If applicable, offers payment options after the minimum required payment has been received. Fulfills monthly goals for cash collection.
  • Accurately posts and receipts patient payments. Balances cash drawer on a daily basis; follows the department policy related to cash drawers and cash receipting.
  • Organizes time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime and sets priorities. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.

    • GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Displays initiative to improve job functions. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility during changing demands. Offers suggestions to streamline process for efficient patient flow.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

    • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION

  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

    • WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Two years of experience in a strong customer service environment
  • One year of registration experience in a hospital environment preferred

    • License / Certification

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • N / A

    • KSA / Supplemental Data

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Ability to multi-task and flexibility to meet the requirements of the patients and the department
  • Knowledge of basic registration / access functions and insurance procedures
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations with patience and understanding
  • Excellent customer service and professional communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills and ability to learn and navigate multiple software programs
  • Ability to handle detail work accurately and rapidly

    • SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform Yes
  • Scrubs No
  • Business professional Yes
  • Other (department approved) Yes

    • ON-CALL

  • Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
  • On Call
  • No

    • TRAVEL

  • Travel specifications may vary by department
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

    • Company Profile

    Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, personalized service and innovation. The growing campus offers more than 200 beds, 19 operating rooms and over 1,500 employees, with access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, full-spectrum heart care, state-of-the-art imaging, cancer care, labor and delivery with a level II neonatal ICU, neurology and

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