Patient Access Specialist - Cardiology

Essential Job Functions

Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.

Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

Responsible for patients’ and guests first impressions of Billings Clinic and clinical departments. -Using best practices in customer service by greeting patients, identifying and entering accurate patient specific information to include demographics, guarantor information, subscriber and insurance information.

Responsible for initiating the revenue cycle for timely billing and possible insurance follow up.

• Competently and courteously educates patients about various forms that may require their signature.
• Validates insurance(s) using IntelliSource and analyzes electronic responses ensuring appropriate set-ups, which may be dependent upon State where services are to be rendered.
• Coordinates with patients, internal and external providers, nursing staff to ensure Medicaid Passport authorizations are obtained and entered.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments in a manner that meets the patient’s needs and each individual provider’s scheduling protocols for the various appointment types, lengths of appointments and any pre-appointment requirements.

May instruct patients on specific preparations and / or restrictions necessary to prepare for ancillary procedures as defined by clinical protocols.

Provides in-person marketing for Billings Clinic’s patient portal. Explains functionality of the portal and sends electronic invitations to patients for access and establishment of their connection.

Should understand that portal sign-up and usage is directly tied to Billings Clinic’s ability to receive additional Government funding.

Initiates collection of copayments and deposits in accordance with each patient’s individual insurance or self-pay requirements.

Accepts cash, checks and credit cards and payroll deductions. -Accepts payments on accounts. Maintains operating cash and collections and balancing to on-line records, daily.

• Posts all payments directly onto patients’ accounts within the revenue cycle system. Ensures payment to Billings Clinic for credit and debit card transactions by obtaining electronic authorizations at the time of payment collection.
• May schedule ancillary services. May instruct patients on specific preparations and / or restrictions necessary to prepare for ancillary procedures.

May involve other departments as needed for regulatory requirements.

• Reviews and analyzes AccuReg edits and completes corrections in accordance with AccuReg worklists daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college or healthcare focused classes preferred such as medical terminology, medical office practices, etc.

Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service skills
• One year customer service experience; healthcare preferred

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Employee Benefits

Billings Clinic Employees

Billings Clinic is a best place to work because if its people. The collegial atmosphere, teamwork, pride in care, and numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally help keep our amazing employees here caring for patients.

State of the art facilities and advanced technology gives the health care professionals the tools to provide advanced health care in a healing environment.

• 2019 Billings Chamber of Commerce Employer of the Year
• 2019 Becker’s 50 Best U.S. Companies to work For
• 2019 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
• LivAbility One of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in America
• 2016 Outside Magazine’s America’s Best Town

Employees have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of each other and our patients, making this a truly meaningful place to work.

The organization also offers employees the opportunity to engage in numerous councils and educational opportunities leading to career growth and involvement in decision making and important initiatives.

Beyond giving great care, employees’ ideas and insights are valued at every level of the organization.

At Billings Clinic, it is important to celebrate milestones and ensure that employees feel valued. Recognitions such as the DAISY or BEE Awards, Years of Service and the employee recognition program give everyone the opportunity to show encouragement toward team members who go the extra mile.

Billings Clinic offers excellent benefits and salaries, education assistance, paid time off, and learning plans for career growth.

The combination of excellent benefits, strength of the organization and meaningful work make Billings Clinic one of the best places to spend a career in health care.

Billings, Montana is a friendly college community located near the magnificent Rocky Mountains with great exciting outdoor recreation just minutes from home.

Billings has great parks, trails, public lands, thriving restaurants, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant events and family activities.

Explore some of the Billings Clinic employee benefits

Health

BeWell -An employee wellness program with initiatives and resources around Health, Finance, Personal Growth, and Community.

Programs include free blood screenings, flu shots, biometric screenings, health assessment, incentives such as insurance premium discounts for participation.

Medical -Billings Clinic offers a comprehensive self-insured health plan, including a traditional PPO plan and an HSA plan.

The benefit is available to full or part time employees.

• Pharmacy- Our medical plan includes prescription benefit coverage and prescriptions can be filled at the Atrium Pharmacy on our campus with a mailing service available to employees who reside outside of Billings.
• Dental- Preventive and Comprehensive plans include preventive and major dental services such as fillings, extractions, bridgework, dentures and crowns.
• Vision- A vision plan is available; which covers a routine eye exam and provides an allowance for the purchase of frames, lenses or contact lenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.

Short Term Disability / Medical Leave -Billings Clinic provides a short term disability medical plan which provides employees with days to use in the event of an extended illness or injury.

Financial

• Paid Time Off -Billings Clinic recognizes an employee's need to balance work and family life. Billings Clinic provides a paid time off benefit which affords employees the opportunity to have time off with pay.
• Retirement Plans -Billings Clinic provides a defined contribution pension plan and a 403(b) tax deferred savings plan with matching contributions.

These plans offer employees the opportunity to save for their retirement years with a variety of investment options available.

• Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.

Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.

Employee Crisis Fund -Provides limited financial assistance to Billings Clinic employees who need immediate aid.

Growth & Community

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Billings Clinic recognizes that mental well-being is connected to physical health. We offer employees and their eligible dependents, at no cost, four sessions of mental health related services through our confidential EAP program.
• Billings Clinic Parent Network (BCPN) -A unique group to support the employees who also wear the hat of parent . The group meets monthly to discuss the challenges of being a working parent and provides encouragement and support.
• Cafeteria and Commons Café- meal subsidies
• Bicycle-friendly business- Bronze award winner by the League of American Bicyclists
• Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.
• Leadership training
• Employee recognition programs such as the Bee Award for outstanding team members, Daisy Award for nursing excellence, Great-Catch Award (safety), Years of Service award, YAG awards.

Several employee recognition events throughout the year such as the food truck outdoor event, hot cocoa bar event, etc. to promote fun and employee recognition.

• Free or discounted tickets to local entertainment and sporting events
• Club Billings Clinic offers employees discounts at numerous local businesses and service providers
• Lactation facilities for new mothers.
• 360-degree performance reviews
• Our organization promotes sustainable or green practices.
• Identity Theft Protection and Emergency Travel Assistance
• Business education, continuing education credit assistance
• Formal career development and job advancement programs
• Actively supports community service initiatives, e.g. United Day of Caring, Saturday Live, etc.
• Flexible scheduling and telecommuting options for certain positions to accommodate work / life balance

Casual Fridays"-ability to wear work appropriate jeans to work (for non-clinical employees)

• Workplace facilities to promote exercise
• Promotes walking trails both inside and around the campus
30+ days ago