PAS Representative Imaging Clinic

Banner Health

Tucson, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18.02–$27.03 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Co-Payments, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Corporate Finance, Corporate Policies, Credit and Collections, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Documentation, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Financial Policies, Financial Services, Health Information Management, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Leading Edge Technology, Loans, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Medical Imaging, Medical Office, Medical Records, Multitasking, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Performance Reviews, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Radiology, Reimbursement, Resolve Customer Issues, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Treatment Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
3 days ago

Primary City/State:

Loveland, Colorado

Department Name:

Skyline-Img Ctr

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Find your path in health care. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.

Join our team at Banner Imaging! As a Patient Access Services Representative, you'll be the first point of contact for patients, greeting and checking them in, verifying insurance and exam details, and assisting with scheduling and patient calls when necessary. You'll also handle tasks such as burning CDs, processing medical record releases, and collecting co-pays and payments at the time of service.

Location: Banner Imaging Skyline (2555 East 13th St)

Schedule: Tuesday 3:00pm-10:30pm, Wed/Thurs 4:00p-10:30p, Fri 5:00-:30p, Saturday 7:00a-7:00p

Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in the delivery of excellent patient care at Banner Health. From detection and diagnosis to the treatment of illnesses and abnormalities, Banner Health's varied medical imaging and radiology services help physicians establish and execute individualized treatment plans. Medical Imaging professionals also enjoy access to: - State-of-the art technology - The latest in Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) technology - Relocation assistance - Tuition reimbursement - Continuing education programs - Career growth and promotion opportunities - Travel medical imaging technologist positions.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position conducts customer service, registration, point of service collections, may validate and/or obtain authorizations from payers in order to maximize reimbursement. Provides a customer-oriented interaction with each patient in order to maximize customer experience. Obtains all required consents for each registration. Document all facets of the registration process, loads correct payer(s) to each account and meet accuracy goals as determined by management. Collect payments and regular collection targets as determined by management. May perform financial counseling when appropriate. Meets productivity targets as determined by management. Demonstrates the ability to resolve customer issues and provide excellent customer service.

CORE FUNCTIONS

  1. Helps provide a positive customer experience by welcoming patient to facility, introducing self, explaining what rep intends to do with patient, thanking them for choosing Banner Health.

  2. Performs pre-registration/registration processes, verifies eligibility and obtains authorizations submits notifications and verifies authorizations for services. Verifies patient's demographics and accurately inputs this information into A/D/T system, including documenting the account thoroughly in order to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials/penalties from the payor(s). Obtains federally/state required information and all consents and documentation required by the patient's insurance plan(s). Must be able to consistently meet monthly individual accuracy goal as determine by management.

  3. Verifies and understands insurance benefits, collects patient responsibility based on estimates at the time of service or during the pre-registration process. As assigned collection attempts may be made at the bedside. Must be able to consistently meet monthly individual collection target as determined by management.

  4. May provide financial counseling to patients and their families. Explains company financial policies and provides information as to available resources, offers and assists patients with applying for Medicaid. Assists patients with completing all financial assistance programs (i.e.: basic financial assistance, enhanced financial assistance, prompt pay discount, loan program).

  5. Acts as a liaison between the patient, the billing department, vendors, physician offices and the payor to enhance account receivables performance and meet payment collection goals, resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns and maximize service excellence.

  6. Communicates with physicians, clinical and hospital staff, nursing and Health Information Management Services to resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns. Works to meet the patient's needs in financial services.

  7. Consistently meets monthly individual productivity goal as determined by management. Completes daily assignments/work lists, keeps electronic productivity log up to date and inputs information accurately. Identifies opportunities to improve process and practices good teamwork.

  8. Provides a variety of patient services and financial services tasks. May be assigned functions such as transporting patients, may precept new hire employees, recapping daily deposits, posting daily deposits or conducting other work assignments of the Patient Financial Services team.

  9. Works independently under regular supervision and follows structured work routines. Works in a fast paced, multi task environment with high volume and immediacy needs requiring independent decision making and sound judgment to prioritize work and ensure appropriateness and timeliness of each patient's care. This position requires the ability to retain large amounts of changing payor information/knowledge crucial to attaining reimbursement for the services provided. Primary external customers include patients and their families, physician office staff and third-party payors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires knowledge of patient financial services, financial, collecting services or insurance industry experience processes normally acquired over one or more years of work experience. Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to work independently. Requires strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of audiences.

Strong knowledge in the use of common office software, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software are required

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CHAA certification is preferred. Work experience with the Company's systems and processes is preferred. Previous cash collections experience is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$18.02 - $27.03 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2026-10-03

EEO Statement:

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