Patient Access Representative (Central Registration

Position: Patient Access Representative (Central Registration)
Location: Cooperstown

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTSOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Patient Access Representative (Central Registration) is responsible for providing patient-oriented service in a clinical or front office setting; performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care, including greeting, and checking in patients, answering phones, collecting patient co-pays and insurance payments, processing paperwork, and performing other front office duties as required in a fast-paced, customer-oriented clinical environment.

This position is full-time, Monday
- Friday. Employees are required to work Monday
- Friday 3pm-11pm with a rotating weekend schedule. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasionally overtime or weekends. Our office is located at 1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown, NY.We offer 4-6 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

Communicates directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits

Utilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information

Gathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals, pre-certification, pre-determinations, and pre-authorizes according to insurance plan requirements

Verifies insurance coverage, benefits, and creates price estimates, reverifications as needed

Collects patient co-pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients on their out-of-pocket financial obligations

Identifies outstanding balances from patient's previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due Responsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring to provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services prior to hospital discharge

Responds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner

Generates, reviews and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific registration requirements for all areas, including but not limited to:
Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, and Rehabilitation units

What are the reasons to consider working for United Health Group?
Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED1+ years of experience in a hospital, office setting, customer service setting, or phone support role Ability to work onsite at 1 Atwell Road in Cooperstown, NYAbility to work the required schedule:
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm with an occasional Saturday. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasionally overtime or weekends

Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Office products

Experience in requesting and processing financial payments

Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification

Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Understanding of insurance policies and procedures

Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments

Soft Skills:

Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

Physical and Work Environment:

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