Patient Access Specialist II

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Location:Mansfield Multi-speciality Clinic and Urgent Care CenterDepartment:Mansfield FacilityShift:Varying Shifts (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:12Summary:Registration is a twenty-four (24) hour seven (7) day a week operation functioning as the nucleus of accurate patient information, with direct public interface and timely service, therefore, the Patient Access Specialist must be detail oriented, personable, calm, flexible, honest, and capable of handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. The Patient Access Specialist II will assist in providing access to services provided at the hospital and/or clinic. The Patient Access Specialist II will have knowledge of all tasks performed in the various Patient Access Service areas is necessary to provide optimum internal and external customer satisfaction and provide the opportunity for accurate reimbursement. This position is primarily responsible for the registration information for the patient visit, obtaining patient demographic and third party information with a high degree of accuracy. This position also requires timely completion, preparation, and deployment of legal, ethical and compliance related documents that must be presented and thoroughly explained to the patient at the time of registration. The Patient Access Specialist II is responsible for maintaining knowledge of JCAHO, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA, HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payors, and departmental/System policies and procedures. The incumbent is also responsible for scheduling appointments and performing front office intake functions. This position does not provide patient care, but may be performed in a patient care area. Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of Hospital admissions or equivalent experience required.
• Other hospital or physician office or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to type, spell, write or print legibly with general knowledge of personal computers required.
• Strong interpersonal communication, documentation and customer service skills required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of health care insurance and managed care preferred. Certification/Licensure:
  • CPR- required within 30 days of hire.About Us:Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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