Emory Healthcare
Patient Access Representative
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Job Description
- Req#: 146247
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- A Patient Access Rep II will assist in the coordination, prioritization and completion of front-end patient registration activities ranging from pre-registration through discharge in the Patient Access Services Department.
- A Patient Access Rep II prioritizes work for optimal reimbursement and to avoid financial risk to both patient and hospital. Ensures all insurance requirements are met prior to or on the date of service and informs patients of their financial liability and collects liability due.
- Maintains thorough understanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up.
- Maintains knowledge of multiple department system applications utilized by Patient Access. Familiar with and adheres to all state and federal regulations such as EMTALA, CMS, HIPAA, and JCAHO guidelines.
- Obtains appropriate signature(s) and scans all appropriate documents (Admission/Registration Agreement, Notice of Privacy Practice, and Important Message from Medicare, etc.).
- 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.
- Associate or bachelor degree may be accepted in lieu of experience.
- Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred. Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm and good communication skills.
Overview
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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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
About the company
Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most extensive health care system in Georgia. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 250 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 2,800 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.