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Consumer Access Specialist PRN Weekend Nights

Part-time

AdventHealth

Columbus, NCPart-time$15.96–25.53/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15.96–25.53/hr
Location
Columbus, NC
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

AdventHealth is hiring a Consumer Access Specialist PRN Weekend Nights. The Consumer Access Specialist performs Medicare compliance reviews, issues Advance Beneficiary Notices of Noncoverage, and creates accurate estimates for patient financial responsibility. This role coordinates with utilization management staff for pre-authorization issues, verifies insurance eligibility and benefits, and obtains pre-authorizations. The specialist registers patients, collects demographic information, confirms insurance details, and provides timely coverage of assigned work areas. They also manage communication between departments, provide excellent customer service, and perform cashiering functions.

Key focus areas include Performs Medicare compliance reviews and issues Advance Beneficiary Notices of Noncoverage as needed., Creates accurate estimates for patient financial responsibility and collects payments or establishes payment plans., and Coordinates with utilization management staff for pre-authorization issues and ensures patients have necessary logistical information..

Successful candidates bring High School Grad Or Equiv. Preferred (not required): Medicare Compliance Reviews, Advance Beneficiary Notices Of Noncoverage, Patient Financial Responsibility Estimates, and Payment Plan Establishment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medicare Compliance ReviewsAdvance Beneficiary Notices of NoncoveragePatient Financial Responsibility EstimatesPayment Plan EstablishmentPre-Authorization Issues CoordinationInsurance Eligibility VerificationInsurance Benefits VerificationPre-AuthorizationsPatient RegistrationDemographic Information CollectionInsurance Details ConfirmationCommunication Between DepartmentsCustomer ServiceDocumentation of ConversationsPBX CoverageCashiering FunctionsCash ReconciliationMature JudgementMicrosoft ProgramsDatabase ProgramsGeneral Office Machines OperationMultiple Task Learning and PerformanceWork OrganizationProfessional CommunicationCommunicationAdaptability in Healthcare EnvironmentComplex Instructions FollowingAttention to DetailCMS Guidelines AdherenceEMTALA AdherenceHIPAA AdherenceCorporate Policies AdherenceHIPAA Privacy Rules UnderstandingDiscretion With Confidential Patient InformationComputer ProgramsElectronic Health Record ProgramsMedical TerminologyInsurance Benefits ExposureInsurance Benefit Information DecipheringEnglishSpanishAdvanced Insurance KnowledgeAdvanced Insurance Benefits UnderstandingAdvanced Hospital Electronic Medical Report System Understanding

Qualifications

High School Grad or EquivAssociate Degree1+ Customer Service Experience1+ Relevant Healthcare Experience1+ Revenue Cycle ExperienceCertified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)Certified Revenue Cycle Rep (CRCR)

Full job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Night-Weekend (United States of America)

Address:

101 HOSPITAL DR

City:

COLUMBUS

State:

North Carolina

Postal Code:

28722

Job Description:

  • Performs Medicare compliance reviews and issues Advance Beneficiary Notices of Noncoverage as needed.

  • Creates accurate estimates for patient financial responsibility and collects payments or establishes payment plans.

  • Coordinates with utilization management staff for pre-authorization issues and ensures patients have necessary logistical information.

  • Contacts insurance companies to verify eligibility and benefits, and obtains pre-authorizations within established timeframes.

  • Registers patients for all services, ensuring accuracy and minimizing duplication of medical records.

  • Collects critical demographic information from patients and confirms insurance details.

  • Provides timely and continual coverage of assigned work areas during scheduled shifts, arranging relief coverage as needed.

  • Manages communication between clinical, ancillary, and consumer access departments to enhance the patient experience.

  • Consistently provides excellent customer service, documenting all patient and insurance representative conversations, including payer decisions and payment arrangements.

  • Attends department meetings and promotes positive dialogue within the team. Provides coverage for PBX (Switchboard) as needed, including answering phones and transferring calls.

  • Performs cashiering functions such as collections and cash reconciliation accurately.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Mature judgement in dealing with patients, physicians, and insurance representatives

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and familiarity with database programs

  • Ability to operate general office machines such as computer, fax machine, printer, and scanner

  • Ability to effectively learn and perform multiple tasks, and organize work in a systematic and efficient fashion

  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and written

  • Ability to adapt in ever-changing healthcare environment

  • Ability to follow complex instructions and procedures, with a close attention to detail

  • Adheres to government guidelines such as CMS, EMTALA, and HIPAA and corporate policies

  • Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and ability to use discretion when discussing patient-related information that is confidential in nature as needed to perform duties

  • Knowledge of computer programs and electronic health record programs

  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology

  • Exposure to insurance benefits; ability to decipher insurance benefit information

  • Bilingual – English/Spanish

  • Experience in Customer Service related field

  • Exceptional customer service skills

  • Advanced understanding of insurance knowledge and benefits

  • Advanced understanding of hospital electronic medical report (EMR) system

  • Intermediate medical terminology

Education:

Associate [Preferred]

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

N/A

Work Experience:

1+ customer service [Preferred]

1+ relevant healthcare [Preferred]

1+ revenue cycle [Preferred]

Additional Information:

N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) [Preferred]

Certified Revenue Cycle Rep (CRCR) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$15.96 - $25.53

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Patient Financial Services

Organization: AdventHealth Polk

Schedule: Per diem

Shift: Night-Weekend

Req ID: 152789172

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