Patient Access Assistant - FT - Days- Peds Cardiac Services - MPG

Posted:
7/12/2024, 12:40:02 PM

Location(s):
Hollywood, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with registering patient for inpatient and outpatient services.

Responsibilities:

Process medical record requests.Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.Work through incoming departmental referral work queues daily.Communicates with referring physician's office, clinical department(s), and/or other appropriate personnel to exchange necessary information and determine schedule.Daily review and monitoring of physician / practice schedules keeping no-show rates low to ensure patient access.Meet with patient or patient's caregiver to discuss appointment instructions, and discuss patient's concerns.Activates of My Chart Accounts where appropriate. Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.Checks Incoming Referral work ques daily and contacts patients to schedule requested appointment.Ensure daily patient appointment reminder calls are complete. Appointment no-Shows are contacted and patients are rescheduled following practice guidelines. Accurately document telephone encounter outcomes.Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-certification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.Follow-up on reported issues and assist with service recovery.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT ACCESS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, VERIFYING INSURANCE

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year experience in a clinical office setting. Other Information: Proficient in basic computer skills and customer service experience preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  •  Bending and Stooping = 40%
  •  Climbing = 0%
  •  Keyboard Entry = 60%
  •  Kneeling = 0%
  •  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
  •  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
  •  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
  •  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
  •  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
  •  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
  •  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
  •  Reaching = 60%
  •  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
  •  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
  •  Running = 0%
  •  Sitting = 60%
  •  Squatting = 0%
  •  Standing = 60%
  •  Walking = 60%
  •  Audible Speech = 60%
  •  Hearing Acuity = 60%
  •  Smelling Acuity = 0%
  •  Taste Discrimination = 0%
  •  Depth Perception = 60%
  •  Distinguish Color = 60%
  •  Seeing - Far = 60%
  •  Seeing - Near = 60%
  •  Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
  •  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
  •  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
  •  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
  •  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
  •  Asbestos = 0%
  •  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
  •  Dust = 0%
  •  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
  •  Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
  •  Hazardous Medication = 0%
  •  Latex = 0%
  •  Computer Monitor = 60%
  •  Domestic Animals = 0%
  •  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
  •  Fire Risk = 0%
  •  Hazardous Noise = 0%
  •  Heating Devices = 0%
  •  Hypoxia = 0%
  •  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
  •  Magnetic Fields = 0%
  •  Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
  •  Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
  •  Potential Electric Shock = 0%
  •  Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
  •  Radiation = 0%
  •  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
  •  Unprotected Heights = 0%
  •  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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