Patient Access Specialist I - Full Time Days
Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewHow would you like to work in a place where your
contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve
with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At
Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the
health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to
have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest
professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the
healthcare industry, and in people's lives.ResponsibilitiesThe
Patient Access Specialist I is typically the first point of contact
and must ensure a pleasant experience for patients and visitors.
Interviews patients and/or their representatives to obtain complete
and accurate demographic, financial and insurance information,
required for billing and collecting patient accounts. Conducts
intensive screening of all Medicare, Medicaid and managed care
patients for pre-certification requirements and provider service
eligibility, prior to registration. Obtains all necessary customer
consents/attestations.Coordinates the collection of all estimated
patient liabilities, including co-payments and unmet deductibles.
Verifies insurance benefits and coverage for inpatients and
outpatients. Responds to customer requests and answers questions
regarding various service and account information. Analyzes and
rectifies customer concerns using established procedures. Uses
computer to access and/or update customer records. Verifies and
posts transactions. Follows established procedures for processing
receipts, cash etc. Sorts and files various documents. Assists with
general hospital information and directions to departments within
and outside of the WHS facility. Establishes financial arrangements
to reduce financial risk for WHS, helping to ensure that Wellstar
is reimbursed for its services.Vinings Health ParkShift:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm*Rotating weekend hours as
needed/HolidaysQualificationsRequired Minimum Education: High
School Diploma (HSD) or GED Preferred Education: Associate
degreeRequired Minimum Experience: One years' experience in
healthcare, or institutional (corporate) work setting.Preferred
Minimum Experience: 2 years of related experience in a healthcare
Revenue Cycle setting. Proficient in current electronic medical
record system; EPIC experience is preferredRequired Minimum Skills:
Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various
members of the healthcare team. Effective communication skills
(both written and verbal), attention to detail, self-directed and a
positive attitude are essential. Effective problem solving and
critical thinking skills. Working knowledge of patient registration
systems and intermediate Microsoft Office Suite are preferred. Epic
experience preferred.Other: Mandatory completion of:Patient Access
Services (PAS) Operations Onboarding Training followed by a minimum
passing score of 90% on final exam within 45 days of hire. Staff
who do not pass will no longer meet the minimum requirement and
will subsequently have the option to meet with the Talent
Acquisition Specialist to assess other positions available within
the health system.PAS employees who successfully complete the PAS
onboarding exam will have the option to progress through enrollment
to the WHS Enterprise Membership - HFMA Certification program,
subject to PAS leadership approval.We'd like to invite you on a
career journey like no other! In return for your contributions,
we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the
job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total
well-being, including: -Your Wellness, -Your Pay, -Your Future,
-Your Joy. - We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team
members and our team members care for the community. Make a
difference in patients' lives--- and your own! Here, it's more than
healthcare - it's CareerCare!
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