DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.Summary:The Patient Access Representative is responsible for the Patient Access functions including, but not limited to, facility-based scheduling, pre-registration, registration, insurance verification, pre-certification, and financial clearance under the direction of the Supervisor and Revenue Cycle Director.Responsibilities:
Ensures and verifies key ADT information (insurance verification, patient, and guarantor demographics, etc.) is current and accurate to ensure patient safety, charging, coding, insurance processing, and billing accuracy.
Completes and documents all governmental, regulatory, financial, and contractual forms in accordance with procedure, and ensures documents are scanned/saved to correct location and are legible.
Utilizes price estimation tool, when applicable, as part of the registration process to provide the most accurate estimate to patients.
Meets departmental target for up front collections to include deposits, estimated amounts due, co-pays, and/or prior balances.
Actively participates in departmental QA by utilizing system work queues, making a personal effort to reduce individual errors, and making corrections. Also utilizes system work queues as a daily part of the registration process to minimize errors.
Other information:Education Requirements: High school graduate or GED. Associates or Bachelor's degree in arts/business is preferred.Licensure/Certification Requirements: Must complete EPIC Cadence and Prelude training & must pass exam upon completion of training.Professional Experience Requirements: Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Customer-service oriented and proficient in written & oral communications. Familiarity with medical terminology.Job DetailsLegal Employer: Nash HospitalsEntity: Nash UNC Health CareOrganization Unit: NGH Registration DischargeWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Night JobLocation of Job: NASH HCExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
