Patient Access Lead
4 weeks ago
Your job is more than a job.
Your Everyday
Completes the patient scheduling, registration and/or admissions process:
Greets patients, guests and family members.
Schedules patients for services with appropriate provider at appropriate locations and desired time when possible, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Analyzes current patient information to determine if an account already exists so as not to duplicate records
Creates an account for all patients who call for services or who present for services, including walk-in, non-scheduled, and emergency services according to the registration policy.
Registers patients by entering accurate demographic, financial class, insurance information; revises systems immediately as errors are recognized.
Activates scheduled accounts that have been set-up for the patient according to the registration policy
Accurately and timely resolves work queue errors
Ensures all required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate:
Requests and documents patient demographic, insurance, guarantor, MSP, and PCP/Referring Physician information and validates against current system
Ensures patient/guarantor sign all applicable documentation, such as consents and financial assistance loan application
Scans ID, insurance cards, orders, authorization information, etc. to patient's account once the information is validated for accuracy
Performs financial analysis of each case and informs patient of financial responsibility. Balances cash drawer daily and prepares cash log at the end of the shift.:
Informs patient/guarantor of liability due, including prior balances and estimates for scheduled service
Attempts to collect payment
Refers to financial counseling as needed
Maximizes point-of-service collection, meeting established registration collection goals
Balances cash drawer daily and accounts for shortages/overages/account posting errors
Makes debit/credit adjustments as necessary; forwards necessary backup documents to lead and/or general accounting for review
Makes department copies and reports unreconciled monies/deposits to supervisor
Prepares cash log at the end of the shift, ensuring accuracy and completeness of cash register items
Follows hospital policy for deposits
Balances cash drawer daily and accounts for shortages/overages/account posting errors
Makes debit/credit adjustments as necessary; forwards necessary backup documents to lead and/or general accounting for review
Makes department copies and reports unreconciled monies/deposits to supervisor
Follows facility cash drawer
Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests and family members and internal and external team members/customers:
Promotes a customer centered experience by performing all functions in a warm and courteous manner to patients, family members, providers, and all visitors of the organization.
Answers incoming calls and warm transfers calls to appropriate areas of department/clinic/hospital.
Provides directions to applicable areas of interest whether over of the phone or in person
Schedules and reschedules appointments for patients as needed
Knowledgeable Superuser for all Patient Access duties in specified areas and Functional leader to the team:
Completes special projects as assigned
Assists in the on-boarding of new hires and the ongoing training of peers
Resolves escalated patient/account issues
Participates in continuous process improvement initiatives
Provides feedback to managers and supervisors on process improvement opportunities
Responsible for staff movement/assignment to meet the patient/provider throughout demand
Cross-trains and cross-covers for personnel performing similar job functions both within and outside the department
Timely completion of all required assignments
Completes and meets all job related facility specific or LCMC Health requirements
Performs insurance verification tasks: running automated eligibility response at point-of-service to ensure active coverage and completing notification of admission with insurance company within established timeframe
Completes messages for providers as needed using the In-Basket messaging system Ensures that all information contained in the message is accurate.
Updates EMR with documentation to communicate any information related to the status of a patient account
The Must-Haves
Minimum:
High School Diploma/ GED or 3+ years of customer service or healthcare experience
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary
About University Medical Center
University Medical Center,
a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
Your extras
Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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