Job Description
Register patients efficiently while ensuring accurate demographics and insurance information at Abington Emergency Dept
Patient Access Representative (Full Time – Evenings)
Provides a positive patient experience to patients and families. Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills while registering patients. Accurately searches and selects the correct patient. Gathers complete and accurate demographic and insurance information from patients and families. Identifies uninsured patients for referral to Medical Assistance/Charity Care evaluation. Retrieves orders, confirms medical necessity and answers phones for outpatient visits.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
- Gathers accurate demographic and insurance information.
- Requests and scans photo ID and insurance cards.
- Verifies insurance coverage, referrals, and authorizations.
- Collects patient out-of-pocket liability at time of service.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3 years of healthcare customer service experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration
Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Work Shift
Workday Evening (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Abington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address
1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Register patients and gather accurate demographic and insurance information, Verify insurance coverage and authorizations, Collect patient out-of-pocket liability at time of service, Answer phones and support outpatient visits, Assist with uninsured patients' referral to Medical Assistance/Charity Care evaluation