- About Us
- Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities.
Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
+ We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. + We never settle by constantly striving for better. + We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. + We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
- Benefits
- Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey.
For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: + Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits + 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% + Tuition Reimbursement + PTO accrual beginning Day 1 _
Note:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level._
- Job Summary
- The Access Services Representative 1 gets accurate demographics and insurance information. This helps register patients, verify insurance benefits, and collect patient financial responsibilities.
- Essential Functions of the Role
- + Conducts and documents patient interviews to obtain demographic and financial data for registration, insurance verification, precertification and billing.
+ Registers patients at multiple locations and works in different department areas. Knows the patient flow processes in each area. Identifies process improvement opportunities that promote team concepts with co-workers. Improves revenue cycle functions and the patient experience. + Interacts regularly with other areas and departments to provide information on patient delays and schedule changes. + Verifies patient eligibility for insurance coverage and benefit levels for services. Calculates and collects patient dues according to financial policies. Establishes patient liability and advises on deposit requirements. Negotiates payment arrangements with the patient as needed. + May be responsible for cashiering duties following established policies and procedures. This could be the main responsibility in the department. + Assists patients to nursing units by providing directions, personal escort and medical mobility assistance (e.g., wheelchairs), when applicable. + Adhere to compliance with order validations, cash policy, government payor, and patient safety requirements for proper patient identification. + Appropriately escalates potential service issues to management when necessary.
- Key Success Factors
- + Requires good listening and communication skills, and professional telephone etiquette.
+ Maintain a professional demeanor in a stressful and emotional environment. This includes crime, behavioral health, suffering patients, and life or death situations. + Must show high empathy and communicate well with patients and families during trauma. Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills. + Demonstrates ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in an effective and organized manner. + Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills. + Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.
- Belonging Statement
- We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- + EDUCATION - H.
S. Diploma/GED Equivalent + EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceAs a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
