SAH Patient Access Coordinator

Summary:

Ensures the integrity of all data collected at time of registration to ensure accurate patient identification help ensure patient safety collects and/or facilitates accurate and timely payment for services provided and delivers superior customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

Greets receives and escorts patients as required and consistent with customer service guidelines

Collects and verifies patient demographic insurance eligibility and financial information/ responsibility and accurately documents in hospital computer system(s)

Responsible for consistent and accurate use and execution of department SOP's (established operating procedures) and supporting tools software websites

Identifies current and prior patient responsible balances educates patients on their financial responsibilities

Screens self pay patients identifies potential solution(s) and facilitates solution application process (manual and/or electronic) or patient payment as appropriate

Interviews patients bedside as needed to facilitate timely and effective solutions (ED only)

Assist patients in establishing secured installments plans when applicable

Ensures all hospital and regulatory requirements are met (including but not limited to signatures distributing patient rights health care proxies HIPAA requirements etc.)

Ensures completion of registration paperwork to facilitate efficient patient flow

Meets performance standards established by Patient Access leadership including but not limited to: quality collections customer service screening/solution rates productivity

Delivers exemplary customer service for patients in accordance with hospital expectations/guidelines

Works effectively with patient access peers and other hospital departments

Performs other duties as assigned

Other information:

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

1-2 years of experience in hospital/clinic/physician office or related field preferred

Familiarity with patient access tools systems and technologies

Excellent customer service/communications skills

Comfortable with collection process

Comfortable with securing solutions for uninsured patients

Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred

Proven ability and/or expressed willingness to work as part of a team

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 2

Union: SEIUSA