Patient Representative - Medical Access

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Closing Date:

09/21/2024


Type of Position:

Administration - Outreach


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | IMSL PA Medical Access PCS


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Patient Representative works under general supervision counseling patients on their financial status and obligation. This position will identify and refer the patient and/or responsible party to an appropriate sponsoring agency. The position will be responsible for processing high risk pre-certifications, develop and implement denial avoidance plans and produce reports on revenue cycle functions within the various departments to ensure appropriate financial error reports are worked and corrected. The patient representative is expected to demonstrate competency in the job elements of all the levels of the Access Coordinator positions.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare or related OR Associates Degree plus two (2) years of experience in customer service, call center, business office administration, registration, billing, or scheduling OR High School Diploma/GED plus four (4) years of experience in customer service, call center, business office administration, registration, billing, insurance, or scheduling.

  • Excellent customer service, communication and telephone etiquette skills

  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology required

  • Computer/basic keyboard skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CHAA certification


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts insurance verification and benefit explanation by running eligibility on patients for all outpatient and inpatient procedures.

  • Performs authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations and maintains referrals.

  • Enters benefit and authorization information input onto referrals.

  • Counsels patients on any and all related financial information such as hospital discounts and reviewing Medicaid screening.

  • Monitors patient balances using the matrix payment method.

  • Provides pre-counseling for patients regarding the payment expectations for service.

  • Responsible for the reconciliation of daily deposit and batch POS dollars, and completion of deposit agreement.

  • Collects and posts payments and issues receipts and manages the change fund.

  • Responsible for various maintenance reports such as bogies and registration denials.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume


Optional Documents:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 


Constant Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes