Patient Access Associate Per Diem

Job description

Job Details: Refers patients to Financial Counselor for collection of payment for copays/deductibles. Patient Access Associate Level I staff, if credentialed as a Navigator, will be expected to cover Financial Counselor Level II when the need arises. Works with desktop computer utilizing a variety of programs: AVATAR, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Digital Camera link. Teletracking, CERNER, PatientTrak - Obtains all demographic information - Verifies Insurance eligibility via online resources or phone call when necessary and enters bundles in Avatar. - Updates Teletracking with any anticipated insurance impact and any possible admissions. - Completes MSPQ with patient/family member for all Medicare patients. - Scans patient’s insurance card and identification both front and back and files in appropriate form (when applicable). - Verifies all information is scanned under correct episode along with correct benefits. - Photographs patient, creates labels for paperwork, prints patient bracelets when applicable. - Has patient sign appropriate financial forms allowing the hospital to bill appropriately. - Advises Financial Counselor when patients having financial responsibilities pre...