Patient Access Rep-Admitting Patient Access PRN at Woman's Hospital

The Patient Access Representative interviews patients for the purpose of initiating patient record. Obtains financial demographic and medical data for patient billing and charting. Enters and maintains accuracy of patient status and service to ensure synchronicity with ancillary service systems who rely on accurate patient status to deliver service and ensure reimbursement. Other duties include but not limited to pre-registers/pre-admits scheduled patients verifies eligibility and requests financial deposits as required by insurer and hospital policy and assists in training new employees. Performs other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Womans Hospital.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent.CHAM or CHAA certification preferred.Two years of customer service experience.Two years of patient access or related experience preferred.Responsibilities:Registers the patient at the appropriate location and within the required time frame utilizing the mobile cart as per department policy and procedure. Provides adequate documentation for exceptions.Obtains complete insurance information and documentation verifies existing information and ensures pre-certification number obtained and entered if applicable. Enters correct insurance company mnemonics. Documents when/why information is missing.Obtains and witnesses proper signatures for required authorizations releases and consents as needed (includes documentation of reason for unsigned papers).Scans all designated material (back and front of cards front of picture IDs and other material if applicable) as assigned by department.Utilizes Patient Estimate Software to collect copays/deductibles if not documented and applicable. Collects payments issues receipts reconciles and deposits required information and payments in the drop safe near admitting. Notifies/documents any discrepancies or missing information.Cross-trains to work in other patient services areas and also is willing to work in other areas.Any other duties as assigned by Womans Hospital.Schedule:PRNPay Range:Hourly/Non-Exempt$13.00 $18.00A Work Experience with PurposeWomans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.For more information or to contact our recruiting team email us at.Womans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Key Skills Active Directory,Identity & Access Management,LDAP,SAFe,Assistive Technologies,Authentication,Pediatrics Experience,NVDA,Sailpoint,SSH,SSO,Oracle Employment Type : Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 13 - 18