Patient Access Concierge- Albany Advanced Imaging- Hybrid/Remote Opportunity
About the position
- Responsibilities
- Greets patients and family members, obtains and verifies demographic, clinical, financial, and insurance information during the pre-registration process.
- Accepts point of service payments and provides guidance for payment options.
- Enters patient information accurately into hospital information systems.
- Refers patients with questions regarding financial liability to appropriate resources.
- Processes key documents to facilitate obtaining insurance information and provides payment estimates for out-of-pocket costs.
- Educates patients/families on the use of registration kiosks or online systems.
- Identifies routine issues and escalates them to the Lead Patient Access Concierge.
- Maintains compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements throughout all activities.
- Performs insurance eligibility/benefit verification utilizing EDI transactions and payer web access.
- Provides financial information and patient payment options, collecting appropriate patient liabilities at the point of service.
- Communicates with various ancillary departments to ensure smooth patient flow and high data integrity.
- Cross trains in various functions to assist in the timely delivery of department services.
- Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in a hospital, clinic, insurance company, or healthcare financial service setting.
- Knowledge of insurance and governmental programs, regulations, and billing processes is highly desired.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology preferred.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, data entry skills, and organizational abilities.
- Nice-to-haves
- Completion of regulatory/mandatory certifications and skills validation competencies preferred.
- Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Leave
- Shift Differentials
- Generous tuition allowance
- Career development opportunities
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