Patient Access Advocate, ED, PRN (as needed) - Revenue Cycle

Company: Hendricks Regional Health
Location: Danville
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary : Serves the needs of patients, associates, and third party payers through the accurate, effective, and efficient completion of Patient Access and Revenue Cycle tasks.

This is a PRN position, which means as needed. Would work varied hours and shifts in the Emergency Department.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities: 1. Processes pre-registration for all patient types without creating duplicate medical record numbers or duplicate patient account numbers including: a. gathering demographic and insurance information by telephone or during pre-procedure encounterb. entering above data into the computerc. assembling packet for specific patient type2. Processes all patient type registrations without creating duplicate medical record numbers or duplicate patient account numbers including:a. scanning insurance card(s)b. entering/verifying demographic and insurance data into computerc. typing and assembling packets for specific patient typed. obtaining room assignment by contacting proper nursing unit/bed controle. obtaining appropriate signatures on formsf. directing/transporting the patient to the appropriate department or unitg. following through on special diagnosis patients (i.e. infectious patients)h. offering all patients a copy of the brochure "Your Rights & Responsibilities as a Patient"i. completing Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaires3. Edits/prepares registrations accurately before passing on to billing.4. Processes transfers and discharges.5. Completes follow-up on signatures, Medicaid eligibility and Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaires.Education and Experience Required: 1. Must have or be working toward a high school diploma or equivalent with special emphasis on office skills.2. Specific vocational preparation includes an occupationally significant vocational training or on-the-job computer and switchboard experience. Medical terminology and healthcare business office experience would be helpful.Work Shift : 4th Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0

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