Access Associate (Per Diem, Days)

Access Associate (Per Diem, Days) at Rochester Regional Health Access Associate (Per Diem, Days) at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York Posted in about 19 hours ago. $17.85•$19.50 per hour

Job Description:

Description Job Title:

Access Associate Department:

Rochester ENT Location:

WNY Rochester Otolaryngology, 360 Linden Oaks #220,

Rochester, NY Hours Per Week:

Per Diem Schedule:

Monday•Friday, 8AM•4:30

PM SUMMARY:

In a customer service-oriented manner, interviews patients and/or their representative to collect required registration data, to include but is not limited to; demographic and financial data as well as obtain required signatures, communicates mandated patient information and verifies all information for accuracy. Process includes but is not limited to insurance verification, obtaining precertification/authorization, co-payment collection and communicating with patient and/or their representative with regards to their financial assistance needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages incoming calls while providing necessary information. Greeting of patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed. Scheduling and/or prescheduling patient appointments. Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process as defined by departmental policy. Identification of services where no payment source has been identified to be followed up by communication of financial assistance and/or payment arrangements. Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage and obtaining necessary precertifications/authorizations when applicable. Collecting/processing co-payments, deductibles and/or other types of payments. Provides an estimate of cost when applicable. Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by the departmental policy. Communication with external customers such as but not limited to; payers, physician offices and other departments. Accurately sets up new patient record via Care Connect.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree preferred. 1 year of customer service experience preferred. Intermediate computer skills preferred. Customer Service and communication skills preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

S•Sedentary Work•Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PAY RANGE

$17.85•$19.50 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.