Patient Access Specialist/Coordinator-PAS-Per Diem Nights-Temecula Valley Hospital

Job Description

Responsibilities

Patient Access Coordinator

The Patient Access Specialist / Coordinator (PAS) demonstrates a solid knowledge of the registration process. PAS Specialist is responsible for obtaining all accurate demographic and financial information, completing any and all registrations.

Corrects selection of insurance coding and insurance descriptions using tools such as the Rolodex in SMS, Matrixes for contracted medical groups and the Internet;

completes all Status Transfers; ensures correct room placement for patients; and runs and accepts the HDX reports on all insurances that apply.

Additionally, this role obtains and ensures that all necessary notification, authorizations, verification of benefits and tracking numbers for all accounts / insurances are obtained.

Essential Job Duties :

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact diplomatically and to maintain a professional demeanor with physicians, the public and hospital staff at all times

Ability to discuss personal and financial matters with patients and / or their representatives.

Good problem solving and process efficiency skills

Knowledge of insurance benefits, covered services and collection procedures for all insurance programs for acute facilities

General knowledge of office procedures and ability to utilize resources in an organized manner

Type - words per minute

Knowledge of computer keyboard

Qualifications

One-year experience in a hospital admitting or medical business office, with computer experience preferred

High School graduate or equivalent preferred

This opportunity offers the following :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.

3 billion in 3. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

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