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Trinity Health PACE lists this Patient Access Rep - PRN - Days opportunity in new hampton, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleProvides patient focused customer service. Performs outpatient & / or inpatient registration & insurance verification functions; collects patient financial liability payments & ensures that patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications & referrals. Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families & physician offices.What You Will DoResponsible for validating/obtaining and entering demographic, clinical, financial, and insurance information into the patient accounting system by interviewing the patient, family member and/or guarantor.Preforms activities that are related to registration in a variety of setting/locations and for multiple patient types (Inpatients, Outpatients, Ambulatory Surgery, Emergency Department, Diagnostic Outpatients, Labor & Delivery, Newborn, Lab Specimens, etc).Prepare patient estimate and informs patient/guarantor of their liabilities and collects appropriate patient liabilities, including co-payments, co-insurances, deductibles, deposits and outstanding balances at the point of check-in. In the collection of funds, documents payments/actions in the patient accounting system and provides the patient with a payment receipt.Obtains signed physician orders for all tests and procedures from physicians/offices.Prepares identification bracelets and patient ID labels. Obtains/scans patient/guarantor signatures on required forms (ID cards, insurance cards, consent to treatment, assignment of benefits, release of information, waivers, etc.). May audit & record the patient's valuables, securing appropriate authorizations, if needed.Hours/SchedulePRNMinimum QualificationsEducation:High school diploma or equivalent. HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.Experience:Minimum one (1) year customer service experience. Patient Access experience preferred.Special Skills and CompetenciesAnnual assessment of competency is completed every year.Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.Computer/PC experience/skills are required.Typing (40 words per minute) or data entry (50-60 keystrokes per minute) preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology desired.Excellent communication skills verbal & written, interpersonal skills are necessary in dealing with internal and external customers, including the ability to interpret customer requirements, recommend and take action to satisfy the customer's needs. Accuracy, attentiveness to detail and time management skills required.Position Highlights and BenefitsEducation Assistance offeredEffective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 20 hours per week or greaterCompetitive wages; including weekend and night differentialsGenerous paid time off programRetirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1Ministry/Facility InformationMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.Our CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Worksite address
new hampton, IA, 50659, US
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