Patient Access Coordinator IV - Admitting and Reg - Main - Full Time - Days

Acts as resource person for staff on their shift and insures smooth operation of the area. Obtain and verify appropriate personal, demographic and financial information for the purposes of ensuring (1) Quality patient care through proper patient identification and (2) maximal reimbursement for all billable clinical services rendered. Performs all Department functions as needed. Delegate workflow duties per assignment indicated on Daily Placement.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma, Associates Degree preferred or equivalent combination education and experience.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: One to three years experience in Registration, Billing, Customer Service, or Managed Care Organization work environment. Must have/gain knowledge of the Hospital Medical Staff rules and infection control policies to be effective in this position.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Analytical skills required to make decisions based on the facility and clinical situation at hand.

Computer Literacy – use of multiple systems

Epic, Passport, OnBase, Cisco, Microsoft Office products.

Ability to use Internet Access and utilize third party payor systems for eligibility and verification.

Knowledge of health insurance coverage, requirements.

Excellent communication, problem solving skills, and ability to deal with customers who are often adversarial. Ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations. Ability to interact Independently to resolve Customer Service issues.

Typing (minimum of 35 words per minute or equivalent key strokes).

Must understand medical terminology and be able to determine bed placement based on condition and the contra indication of roommates/isolation needs. Coordinates placements of patients with RN Supervisor based on medical condition.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Annual Registration Competency Review with 95% or greater score obtained.

Yearly STAT testing completed.