Per Diem Patient Access Representative

$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 welcomes, greets, interviews patients and/or representatives in person or over the telephone to ensure their initial experience with the hospital is exceptional. The Patient Access Representative will also obtain the required demographic and insurance information to ensure proper billing/reimbursement to the hospital. Secure requires signatures from patients and/or representatives to protect hospital's interests. Provides excellent patient experience for guests with a high level of professionalism.

This position is per diem. Employees are required to work our normal business hours with the potential to cover all shifts within a 24-hour day as needed. It may be necessary, given business need, to work occasionally overtime or weekends. Our office is located at Fox Hospital, 1 Norton Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820.We offer 4-6 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

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-determination, 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

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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/GED 1+ years of customer service experience

Ability to work per-diem hours (generally 8-16 hours per week) with the potential to cover all shifts within a 24-hour day. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasionally overtime or weekends

Must be 18 years of age OR older

Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in scheduling and authorizations

Healthcare experience and clinical knowledge

Ability to work night and weekend hours

Soft Skills:

Ability to engage and effectively communicate with individuals and groups of adults at all levels within the organization

Ability to build rapport quickly, develop trust, sustain working relationships, and represent CRH positively in internal and external meetings

Strong time-management and organizational skills Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills Basic keyboarding skills

Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

Physical and Work Environment:

Standing for long periods of time (10 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and…