Patient Access Rep HS Student-PRN-Nights & Weekends
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OverviewThe following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.Position Summary: A Patient Access Clerk is a specialized health care professional who is responsible for obtaining and verifying patient demographic and insurance information to ensure proper billing of patient account as well as a means of contacting the patient in regards to their treatment and/or billing issues. Patient Access Clerks are the front line of Marshall Medical Centers and expected to be an exemplary model of customer service.Primary Responsibilities:* Verifying Demographic patient information including address, phone number, insurance* Obtaining pre-certs and insurance authorizations for scheduled procedures* Collection of co-pays, deductibles, and deposits* Directing and escorting patients and visitors to designated locations* Provides a resource for billing and payment inquires* Oversees cashier responsibilities in posting payments and creating deposits facility specific* Maintains accuracy through provided vendor service and department policy* Complete all required annual competencies* Adheres to Hospital procedure in regards to requirements for outpatient ordersObtains room assignments through provided vendor services and communicates admissions to appropriate Nursing and clinical staff