Patient Access | Miamisburg | Full-time | First Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements:
Minimum Education
High school diploma required
Minimum Work Experience
One or more years of medical office or customer service experience required
Required Skills
Demonstrated Patient Experience excellent
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Meets Pre-Screening Protocol and testing for proficiencies in computer skills, phone skills, and customer service knowledge
Knowledge of Insurance Terminology and processes
Knowledge of Insurance portals and websites
Strong third-party billing background preferred
Demonstrated competency in working in teams and ability to effectively communicate with all levels
Ability to learn site specific patient processing software including but not limited to grease boards and TPS system
Computer literate and very strong with Microsoft Office Suite.
Complete HBI revenue cycle classes within 6 months of hire date
Essential Functions
Reviews all Verified Inpatient Accounts or any new Self Pay Admission within 24 hours of Admission to ensure all Self Pays, and or any insured accounts with an out-of-pocket liability have received financial dialogue regarding payment options, including Medicaid Screening and Financial Assistance (HCAP &/or EXT/Basic) if needed.
Interacts and communicates with various departments, physicians’ offices, Case Management, Central Scheduling, and front line Registration regarding insurance requirements and needed authorization for various procedures.
Strong knowledge of various insurance payers and their clinical guidelines for pre-certification.
Determines needed information is available prior to procedure processing.
Strong organization skills with ability to structure the workday to capitalize on productivity.
Ability to multi-task and focus during constant interruptions.
Enters medical information accurately and with minimal errors based on information provided.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
Ensure all communication with internal and external contacts is positive, clear, and effective.
Responsive to feedback for improvement and coaching which corrects risky behaviors then applies learning to next situation.
Demonstrates continued progress by improving competencies and skill development.
Performs at a level of quality as measured by reports, manual audits and/or observation.
Provides patients and ordering physicians with information regarding needed authorization prior to patient’s arrival.
Strong knowledge of insurance payer requirements for pre-authorization and pre-determination of services.
Support Peers and others with prior authorization services.
Follows through to verify that authorization has been documented as needed.
Meets KHN as well as Industry Standards for accuracy of Pre-Registrations and Financial Clearance Standards.
Interacts with patients, insurance companies, Case Managers, physicians’ offices, ancillary department staff, Medicaid Eligibility staff, and PAS staff in a polite, respectful, and professional manner.
Demonstrates that communication on an intra and interdepartmental basis is positive.
Utilizes Passport and other Online Resource tools to verify Insurance Eligibility, Benefits and authorization requirements.
Documents all information regarding the payer requirements and any process related to authorization, benefits and case management on the patient’s account insuring any person that touches account is aware of the arrangements, insurance information plus benefits and the patient financial responsibility.
Maintaining Kettering Health Network goals of registration accuracy, insurance verification, pre-registration, and other healthcare industry standards or trends in which Patient Access Services metrics of measurement are based.
Understanding of general safety, fire safety, equipment management, hazardous materials, right-to-know, disaster plan, universal precautions and infection control.
Follows job safety requirements. Reports accidents or incidents within 24 hours of occurrence to immediate supervisor.
Keep director and supervisor informed of issues.
Travels between network facilities to support Patient Access departments.
Proficient in Outpatient Registration, Emergency Room Registration, and patient work queues.
Assist the Executive Director, Director(s) and Manager(s) in all duties assigned or directed.
Assist with projects as assigned by the Network Supervisor of Patient Access
Obtaining understanding of Revenue Cycle including admission, billing, payments and denials
Preferred Qualifications:
College degree preferred in finance or healthcare field
Previous registration or scheduling experience strongly preferred
Overview:
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Miamisburg, Ohio
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Billingunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Liabilityunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Fire Safetyunmatched
Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
Health Maintenanceunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Customer Serviceunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Internet Portalunmatched
Medicaidunmatched
Medical Officeunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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