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ID #2299716
State Michigan
City Kalamazoo
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Michigan
Showed 2019-05-15
Date 2019-05-14
Deadline 2019-07-13
Category Healthcare
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Patient Access Associate-Ascension Borgess (Kalamazoo, MI)

Michigan, Kalamazoo 00000 Kalamazoo USA

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SHIFT: Every Other Weekend & Holiday; 8:30AM-5:00PM

R1 is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management services which transform and solve challenges across health systems, hospitals and physician practices. Headquartered in Chicago, R1 is publicly-traded organization with employees throughout the US and international

Our mission is to be the one trusted partner to manage revenue, so providers and patients can focus on what matters most. Our priority is to always do what is best for our clients, patients and each other. With our proven and scalable operating model, we complement a healthcare organizations infrastructure, quickly driving sustainable improvements to net patient revenue and cash flows while reducing operating costs and enhancing the patient experience.

The Patient Registration Representative (PRR) will be responsible for accurate and timely patient registration utilizing medical systems. This position assigns ICD-10 and CPT codes relative to patient registration and utilizes facility medical necessity tools to verify appropriate diagnosis and coverage criteria. This work needs to be performed according to established policies and procedures while providing exceptional customer service to physicians, patients, family members and all other medical professionals. In addition to the day to day responsibilities, PRR's actively participate in quality improvement and innovative change processes as well as departmental meetings and educational offerings.

In this role, the successful candidate must have demonstrated experience handling patients with efficiency and accuracy to broad customer base.

Responsibilities:

Perform registration and basic insurance verification, ensuring collection of 7 critical data elements necessary for proper patient identification and billing.

Identify and update patient demographic information on ADT system as defined by departmental policy and procedures.

Interpret physician orders for appropriate testing or admission criteria.

Coordinate patient admission needs and beds assignment to facilitate timely patient placement.

Identify non-participating Insurances or Out of Networks plans; takes necessary steps to inform patients and physicians regarding options, including but not limited to canceling appointment.

Obtain Insurance Card copies or validate insurance information via electronic medical record, transfer information, or insurance eligibility tool.

Provide courteous and accurate patient and hospital information with way finding instructions for patients, families, visitors, and ancillary areas.

Prepare documents for Optical Imaging/ Scanning into electronic patient record.

Obtain patient signature on consent to treat.

Assemble and disassemble patient charts or departmental documents according to department policy.

Copying and or faxing documents to ancillary areas or physician offices.

Maintain inventory control of forms and paper supplies needed in area.

Assist with all possible account resolutions pertaining to patient balances.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required (medical education/certification a plus).

Customer Service Experience working in an extremely fast-paced environment (healthcare environment a plus).

Computer savvy with experience navigating between multiple systems simultaneously (call center experience a plus)

Must have MS Office Experience and excellent typing skills (minimum 28WPM preferred)

Must have a high degree of customer service skills in order to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and care teams.

Must demonstrate problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail.

Must be able to stand, walk, sit and move freely for extended periods of time

Must be able to work in a patient care environment with exposure to infection and/or contagious disease.

Schedule Flexibility a plus!

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in a healthcare environment

Completed a Medical Terminology class

Certification in healthcare access preferred

Working in an evolving healthcare setting, we use our shared expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Our fast-growing team has opportunities to learn and grow through rewarding interactions, collaboration and the freedom to explore professional interests.

Our associates are given valuable opportunities to contribute, to innovative and create meaningful work that makes an impact in the communities we serve around the world. We also offer a culture of excellence that drives customer success and improves patient care. We believe in giving back to the community and offer a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit: r1rcm.com

Text R1 to 97211

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