Patient Access Representative - Outpatient Imaging PRN - Hours/Shifts Vary
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.

Job Info

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Improving the health of our community in all we do

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS)is a non-profit community health system on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through four hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder and Dahlonega - with a total of more than 700 beds and more than 1,100 medical staff members representing more than 50 specialties. NGHS also encompasses Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, a multi-specialty group with more than 65 locations, and The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, a cardiology practice with more than 15 locations.

NGHS

Patient Access Representative - Outpatient Imaging

PRN - Hours/Shifts Vary

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of The Patient Access Supervisor, this position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of outstanding customer service while greeting patient, registering patient and verifying or obtaining complete and accurate patient demographic information, identifying patient benefits eligibility, verification of pre-certification obtained from insurance companies and /or physicians' offices, identifying insurance and/or patient responsibility, collecting identified co-pay/deductible, co-insurance, and/or providing financial counseling when appropriate, and completing the entire registration process.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be able to type 35-45 wpm. Proficient in the use of office equipment (computer, fax, telephone, scanning copier). Medical terminology, data entry and computer experience, admitting, business office, collection, physician office experience and working with public preferred. Must be mobile and push patient in wheelchair, if necessary, between any location within hospital campus.

Preferred Education requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, Financial/Healthcare related field preferred.

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently, emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress while continuing to demonstrate positive attitude with patients at all times.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Protected Health Information.
• Ability to be flexible and manage change. Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be proficient with use of all Patient Access Systems, Software Application and Processes.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of billing requirements and proper documentation of.
• Must possess detailed understanding and knowledge of insurance guidelines and protocols, the components of full verification, and payor information/ requirements.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for capturing and documenting all pertinent patient demographic, subscriber, and insurance information i.e. patient Policy and ID numbers, subscriber, guarantor, payor address, phone number, and contact information. Documentation must include, effective date, copay, deductible, out of pocket, co-insurance, and stop loss amounts, percentage of coverage and any other pertinent information concerning the specific visit into the EHR system.
• Obtains complete and accurate insurance information; completes insurance verification by contacting patients, physician offices and insurance/payer regarding the visit; verifies patient's insurance eligibility and benefits with the information obtained.
• Reviews work and assures accuracy in all aspects of the position; particularly patient type, visit type, code identification, insurance information, and demographic information to minimize error rate and time delays in other areas.
• Responsible for assessing and collecting financial liabilities prior to service when applicable; educates patients on billing process for the facility; refers patients for financial counseling if applicable; documents payment information in system as appropriate.
• Scans appropriate data into Document Management System (including, but not limited to; insurance cards, driver's license, physician orders, consent forms, and any other registration related documents pertinent to the patient's medical record).
• Identify patient's history in all Patient Access Systems to avoid duplication of medical records
• Responsible for confirming and updating EHR system with pre-certification information for all scheduled and non-scheduled outpatient accounts as applicable.

• Performs medical necessity checks on all appointments in which it is applicable; completes ABN form upon any failure to meet medical necessity.
• Obtains and accurately completes MSP forms when applicable.
• Demonstrates ability to complete and explain all registration related consents and other documents as needed to the patient.
• Responsible for preparing patient packets for next day's scheduled procedures (varies per area)
• Works according to standard operating procedure during EHR or other system downtimes.
• Responsible for working with physician offices and other departments to ensure patient satisfaction is met.
• Understands and utilizes all systems appropriately as related to the registration process.
• Expected to meet all goals set by department management to include, but not limited to; productivity, accuracy, collections, and customer satisfaction.
• Performs any and all related job duties as assigned; may have additional department specific duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.
• Must always maintain open and positive professional communication (oral and written) as well as great attitude.
• PRN for Registration and ED Registration are responsible for accurately performing any and all functions listed above.

Since first opening its doors in Gainesville in 1951, Northeast Georgia Medical Center has added hospital campuses in Braselton, Barrow and Dahlonega - and become Georgia's most awarded hospital. Some recognitions include being named to these lists:

America's 50 Best Hospitals- Healthgrades

100 Top Hospitals- Truven Health Analytics

100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs- Beckers Hospital Review

America's Top Quality Providers- Carechex

Atlanta's Top 150 Workplaces- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Healthcare's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems- Hospitals & Health Networks magazine

NGMC has also been recognized in recent years as Georgia's #1 Hospital for overall hospital care, overall surgical care, heart care, orthopedic surgery, women's care and more.

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