UHT - Sr. Patient Access Representative (U) (R100057713) Miami, Florida
The Department of Patient Access has an exciting opportunity for a Full-time Senior Patient Access Representative (U) to work at the UHealth Towers. The Senior Patient Access Representative (U) oversees pre-registration and clearance activities and serves as functional expert for department peers. Further, the Senior Patient Access Representative assumes responsibility for documenting all necessary data that will facilitate reimbursement for services rendered by the department.
- Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.
- Contacts patients’ families or physicians’ offices to obtain missing insurance information.
- Verifies insurance and confirms insurance eligibility of patient coverage benefits, notifying patient and referring physician in the event of failed eligibility.
- Collaborates with scheduling departments to identify add-on patients.
- Obtains necessary authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals.
- Notifies patients of liabilities prior to date of service and collects funds.
- Recommends new approaches to management for enhancing performance and productivity.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.