• Patient Access Representative

    Emory Healthcare/Emory University (Atlanta, GA)


    Overview

     

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    At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

     

    + Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

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    Description

    RE** **SPONSIBILITIES** **:

    + 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 PatientAccess Rep II prioritizes work foroptimalreimbursement and to avoid financial risk to bothpatientandhospital. 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.

    + Maintainsthoroughunderstanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up.

    + Maintains knowledge of multiple department system applicationsutilizedby Patient Access. Familiar with and adheres to all state and federal regulations such as EMTALA, CMS, HIPAA, and JCAHO guidelines.

    + Obtainsappropriate signature(s)and scans allappropriate documents(Admission/Registration Agreement, Notice of Privacy Practice, and Important Message from Medicare, etc.).

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Must have at least 2yearshealthcare related or customer service experience. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred.

    + Associate or bachelordegree may be accepted in lieu of experience.

    + Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred. Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm andgood communicationskills.

     

    Additional Details

     

    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 [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

     

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    **Division** _Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

    **Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30308_

    **Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

    **Department** _EHM Patient Access_

    **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

    **Job Number** _156714_

    **Job Category** _Revenue Cycle & Managed Care_

    **Schedule** _8:30a-5p_

    **Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

    **Hourly Minimum** _USD $18.42/Hr._

    **Hourly Midpoint** _USD $22.44/Hr._

     

    Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.