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014 HSS Florida Physicians, LLC
Patient Access Specialist
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$42,237 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
How you move is why we're here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent
- candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
o Greet and assist patients as they arrive. o The PAS works with interdisciplinary team members in the management of patient flow. o The PAS spends most of the day completing repetitive core PAS tasks for one functional area and meets standard productivity and quality expectations set forth by department. o Adhere to privacy and security regulations (HIPAA) when handling patient information. o Completes patient check-in by collect, verify, and scan legal IDs and insurance cards; accurately enters demographics and insurance; coordinate benefits; determine participating and non-participating insurance coverage; explain financial responsibilities and discuss payment options with patients; facilitate completion of all necessary patient forms; collect third party liability or worker's compensation documents; collects co-pays when appropriate; resolve patient checklists o Enrolls and activates patient portal accounts; escalates any issues in accordance with established process. o Handle inquiries and provide information to patients and their families. o Completes the patient check-out including schedule appointments, tests, or procedures while accurately document in appointment notes; collect out of pocket payments due at the end of the visit; provide patients with summary of visit and future itinerary; ensure patient has everything needed before leaving the visit. o Conduct rounds as needed to ensure patients are checked in and visitors in the waiting area are comfortable. o Resolve any issues related to patient registration. o Responsible for assisting physician practices with administrative aspects of patient care. o Daily tasks may also include coverage of similar functions in other department areas, assist with chart preparation, scan documents, transcribe MD orders, RightFax, HSS Florida shared email, work queues, obtain electronic and/or phone benefit verifications and other PAS functions as appropriate. o Responsible for answering patient phone calls, managing remaining inquiries, and appropriately triaging the rest, ensuring proper documentation in the patient record. o Cross trained to independently staff all Patient Access areas including Greeter, Call Center, and Physical Therapy.YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Two years in a healthcare or related customer service field.YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting in the same location or standing/walking. Sitting in the same location or standing/walking; required to stoop, climb or lift light material (10 to 20 lbs.) or equipment.ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Comfortable indoor area. Located in a comfortable indoor area.Examples:
executive, management and secretarial positions.HAZARDS OSHA OSHA
Category 1.Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff- Prioritizes assignments. Demonstrate ability to prioritize, manage time, and maximize productivity. Supports Department Activities
- Dependable and reliable. Is dependable and reliable with coworkers and independent work. Plans and Organizes
- Supports department goals & objectives. Supports the department goals and objectives. Upholds HSS Professional/Clinical Standards
- General (Communication).
EDUCATION REQUIRED A
high school diploma or equivalent (G. E. D.), may include specialized or vocational courses.EDUCATION PREFERRED
Associates.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong computer skills, with proficiency in office automated tools. Effective communicator with all levels of staff, patients and customers. Ability to respond positively to fluctuations in patient flow. Exceptional customer service skills- Superior written and oral communication skills.