Patient Access Representative

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Content Management Systems (CMS), Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Liability, Financial Risk, Genetics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Healthcare, Insurance, Legal, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Patient Registration, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Revenue Management, State Laws and Regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC), Typing, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago


Overview



Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: + Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs + And more

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+ A Patient Access Rep II willassistin the coordination, prioritization and completion of front-end patient registration activities ranging from pre-registration through discharge in the Patient Access Services Department. + A PatientAccess Rep II prioritizes work foroptimalreimbursement and to avoid financial risk to bothpatientandhospital. Ensures all insurance requirements are met prior to or on the date of service and informs patients of their financial liability and collects liability due. + Maintainsthoroughunderstanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up. + Maintains knowledge of multiple department system applicationsutilizedby Patient Access. Familiar with and adheres to all state and federal regulations such as EMTALA, CMS, HIPAA, and JCAHO guidelines. + Obtainsappropriate signature(s)and scans allappropriate documents(Admission/Registration Agreement, Notice of Privacy Practice, and Important Message from Medicare, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High school diploma or equivalent. + Must have at least 2yearshealthcare related or customer service experience. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred. + Associate or bachelordegree may be accepted in lieu of experience. + Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred. Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm andgood communicationskills.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Healthcare Inc._

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30345_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EHI Pre Arrival Services_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_160957_

Job Category

_Revenue Cycle & Managed Care_

Schedule

_8a-5:30p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $18.90/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $23.03/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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Emory Healthcare/Emory University