Registry Patient Access Representative

Emory Healthcare Job OpportunityBe inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement ProgramsFamily-focused benefitsWellness incentivesOngoing mentorship, development, leadership programsAnd moreJob DescriptionObtains demographic and insurance information for preregistration/registration on all patients. Communicates hospital's financial policies to all patients. Identifies patients who require early financial counseling intervention. Collects on self pay accounts, co-pay and deductibles. Documents financial arrangements. Schedules procedures/follow up appointments. Ensures and reviews all demographic data for hospital visits. Cross trains in other Access Departments and Facilities. Assist with departmental workflow as needed. Maintains thorough understanding of insurance, registration, scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and account follow-up. Schedules procedures/follow up appointments in General Patient Registration Millennium Scheduling. Completes demographic and insurance. Provides patients with exam information. Familiar with Advance Beneficiary Notice, precertification, ICD-9 coding, Medical Terminology. Communicates with Physician Offices, Staff, and other departments. Responsible for obtaining pre-certification and/or managed care referrals for inpatient and out patient encounters. Other responsibilities include performing verification of benefits, order entry, and pre-certification for Hospital Services. Position requires self-motivated individual who can handle high patient volumes and fast pace. Maintains knowledge and is familiar with HealthQuest, Global Patient Registration (GPR), IDX Scheduling, Millennium, chosen Hospital Estimation Tool, and other systems utilized by Patient Access. Performs other duties as required.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least 2 years healthcare related or customer service experience. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial payers (HMO, PPO) preferred. CHAA (Certified Patient Access Associate) CPAR (Certified Patient Account Representative) and/or CFC (Certified Financial Counselor) preferred. Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree may be accepted in lieu of certification requirements or experience. Typing skills with a minimum of 35 wpm and good communication skills. Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs, standing & walking, and close eye work.Environmental FactorsEnvironmental exposures include, but are not limited to: blood-borne pathogen exposure, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, and travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.