Patient Access Representative

Company: Allina Health Systems
Location: Albertville
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: March 01, 2023 Department: 40002100 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Physical Therapy Buffalo Hospital Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: Hours Per Week: 0 Union Contract: SEIU-4-Buffalo-Service Workers Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: Responsible for greeting and welcoming patients in person or over the phone. Provides a standard registration process by collecting demographic and financial data and enters information into electronic medical record. Key Position Details: Monday - Friday coverage as early as 7am start times and 6pm end times. Job Description: Principle Responsibilities * Greets and welcomes patient in person or by phone. * Collects demographic and insurance information. * Checks in or interviews patient to complete appropriate paperwork. * Directs patient to their appointment or procedure. * Documents any issues and resolutions in electronic medical record. * May assist in scheduling add-on appointments. * Verifies eligibility and benefits information for payers and interprets results. * Obtains cost information and explains information to patient if necessary. * Obtains signatures from patients as needed. * Collects co-pay or deductibles. Determines patient need for financial counseling and offers to explain resources available. * May order supplies in designated work area. * Uses resources, tools and procedures to complete accounts in assigned work queues. * Assists patient in completion of request for information forms and submits to appropriate department. * May gather medical record information from all departments for collection and distribution. * May mentor new staff. * Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements * High School or GED required * 2 to 5 years of revenue cycle experience required and * 2 to 5 years of customer service experience required and * Less than 2 years of general office experience required and * Less than 2 years of experience using computers including an electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required Leadership Capabilities * See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission. * I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture * I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation * I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions * I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement * * Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success. * I help my team connect to the broader mission * I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me * I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change * I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems * * Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves. * I role-model self-care and ongoing development * I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success * I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning * I candidly advocate for the resources I need * I support my colleagues in their development and growth * * Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation. * I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals * I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results * I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination * I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly * I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency * * Succeed Together:Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together. * I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues * I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners * I respect others' opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved * I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes Functional Competencies * Communication Skills: Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations. * Problem Solving: Arrives at a conclusion based on previous experiences and good judgment. * Collaboration: Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department. Physical Demands Light Work: Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

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