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Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and 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

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

• Family-focused benefits

• Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more

8:00a-4:30p / Full Time / 40hrs

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

+ The function of the Coordinator, Patient Access Services is responsible for the coordination, communication, and training of the patient access teams for Emory Hospitals in conjunction with the training team.

+ Assists (Supervisor/Manager) to define duties and responsibilities of staff; assigns work, monitors progress of work, and ensures timely completion of assigned tasks.

+ The Coordinator, Patient Access Services provides continuity during the initial and ongoing training of employees throughout the patient access teams for Emory Hospitals.

+ Provides ongoing performance feedback, addresses problems to new and existing employees.

+ Assists with departmental workflow as needed, ensures timely registrations by staff, and cross-trains in other Access Departments and Facilities.

+ Maintains thorough understanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up.

+ Monitors daily/monthly collections, patient flow and wait times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Three years healthcare, customer services or related job experience preferred.

+ Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred.

+ The following certifications are preferred: CHAA (Certified Healthcare Access Associate), CFC (Certified Financial Counselor) and CPAR (Certified Patient Account Representative).

+ Associate or bachelor degree may be accepted in lieu of certification requirements.

+ Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm, have working knowledge of Medical terminology, ICD-9/10 and CPT-4 basics, Detailed-oriented, effective communication skills, leadership, problem solving, interpersonal and customer service skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Light); 11-20 lbs ,0-33% of the workday (occasionally); 01-10 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently) Negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly), Lifting 20 lbs max, Carrying of objects up to 10 lbs, Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional to frequent sitting; close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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** _St. Joseph's Hospital_

**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30342_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _SJH Patient Access_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _158508_

**Job Category** _Revenue Cycle & Managed Care_

**Schedule** _8a-4:30p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $23.52/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $28.66/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.