Access Services Representative 2 - PT -Fri and Sat 7p to 7a

Access Services Representative 2

The Access Services Representative 2 obtains current and accurate demographics and insurance information in order to register patient, verification of insurance benefits, negotiates and collects patient financial responsibilities. Passionately cross-trains and works in all areas as assigned. Serves as a mentor and / or trainer for peers.

Part Time : Saturday and Sunday : 7 : 00 pm to 7 : 00 am

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Conducts an documents patient interviews to obtain demographic and financial data for registration, insurance verification, precertification and billing.
• Knows the patient flow processes in each area.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities that promote team concepts with co-workers while improving revenue cycle functions and the patient experience.
• Interacts on an ongoing basis with other areas and departments in order to provide appropriate information related to such items as : patient delays, change of schedules Intra-departmentally and Interdepartmentally.
• Verifies patient eligibility for insurance coverage and appropriate benefit levels for anticipated services. Calculates and collects patient liability due according to financial clearance policies related to existing and / or bad debt accounts.
• Establishes patient liability and advises patient of deposit requirements per policy. Negotiates payment arrangements with patient where necessary per policy.
• May be accountable for performing cashiering responsibilities according to established policies and procedures; could potentially consume the bulk of the incumbent's responsibilities within the department.
• Assists patients to nursing units by providing directions, personal escort, and / or medical mobility assistance (ex; wheelchairs), when applicable. Appropriately escalates potential service issues to management when necessary.
• Adheres to compliance with regard to order validation, cash policy requirements, government payor requirements and patient safety requirements for appropriate patient identification
• Conducts formal, documented training and serves as a resource to others.
• Proactively accepts new responsibilities as identified by leadership. Performs revenue cycle duties at multiple areas / locations as assigned.

Key Success Factors

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level

Qualifications