Patient Access Ambassador - Oshtemo Part Time

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LocationBMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Patient  Access Ambassador - Oshtemo Part TimeA patient access ambassador is instrumental in ensuring a positive experience for patients using our self-service tablet check-in process. Customer service is a vital part of this role employees must continually create a positive environment for patients and family. An Ambassador would be expected to be interactive with patients with introducing new technology.

Other responsibilities may include registering patients, gathering appropriate demographic and insurance information verification, scheduling appointments, providing patients with financial information, price estimates, and the collection and entry of payments. Current knowledge of billing and coding requirements and ability to apply these based on industry standards is required. Ability to resolve financial issues and negotiate payment arrangements. Representatives must fully understand the ramifications and impact of incomplete or inaccurate information to patient care and overall revenue cycle employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to population served

Ambassador Responsibilities :

This position may require standing &/or walking for up to a consecutive 4-hour period, per day.

Approachable, knowledgeable, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Strong belief and excitement with utilizing new technology and tablet implementationA willingness to learn and remain competent in Welcome and patient check in workflows

Ability to adapt to change and build rapport with staff & patients easily

High comfort level with technology

Strong Customer service skills and good verbal communication

High school or GEDMust have excellent computer skills.

Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.

Required to cross train at all sites with tablet implementation and support as needed.

Ability to maintain positive customer service

Orient, train, and provides education for staff related to Welcome Tablets and workflows

Act as a subject matter expert for the organization by providing guidance on Welcome Tablet features

Facilitates the resolution of problematic situations and informs appropriate leadership of action taken.

Competent in all registration workflows

Daily duties include by not limited to:

At the beginning of shift, bring up the welcome concierge application on the support workstation so you have it to troubleshoot issues if needed.

Continuously monitor the kiosk concierge throughout the day to ensure all patients successfully check in.

Stand near the entrance and warmly greet patients as they arrive to the building. Promoter should encourage patients to use the tablets in the arrival areas.

Assist with way finding directions to patient appointments.

Assist patients who have visual impairments to a desk.

Assist patients with mobility issues to take the tablet with them to a chair or guide them to the desk area. Move the chair out of the way to offer additional space.

The ambassador should also inform patients about the locations of other Welcome tablets in the building/locations for future visits.

Stay near/available to the tablets even if there isn't someone actively using them. Only sit down at the support workstation if needed to assist a patient or if there is a very slow period in the day.

Watch patients using the tablets and reach out to them if they are struggling. Ensure that they finish the entire workflow and complete the check-in.

If a patient fails at the tablet, guide them over to the support workstation so you can complete the check-in. If possible, let them know what the issue was so they feel more encouraged to try the tablet again in the future.

Helping patients use the tablet :

Ask the individual if they have an appointment that day or if they have a walk-in service.

Patients can use the tablet for arrival…