Healthcare Access Coordinator
2 weeks ago
The Healthcare Access Coordinator plays a crucial role in gathering essential demographic and insurance details from patients, either through direct interaction or over the phone.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Utilize eligibility applications to initiate requests for verifying insurance coverage and accurately interpret the responses to collect necessary health insurance information relevant to the services provided.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contractual benefits related to the services rendered, facilitating financial discussions with patients regarding their payment responsibilities.
3. Comfortably manage the collection of financial obligations from patients based on eligibility responses or service estimates.
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate's degree preferred.
- Licensure: CHAA certification is required (or to be obtained within two years of employment).
- Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years in a healthcare setting, preferably in a hospital or physician's office, with strong knowledge of insurance and payer contract interpretation, including authorization requirements and care settings.
Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on exceeding patient expectations.
- Ability to multitask effectively in a high-pressure environment with a significant patient volume.
- Proficient understanding of ADT systems and encounter corrections.
- Capacity to learn in a classroom environment and utilize available resources effectively.
- Strong judgment and resourcefulness in problem-solving, with the ability to escalate issues when necessary.
- Team-oriented work ethic with demonstrated ability to interpret patient insurance benefits and apply relevant contractual obligations.
- Critical thinking skills to address financial security issues regarding payments.
- Ability to engage in sensitive discussions with patients about their financial responsibilities.
Commitment to Confidentiality:
This role may involve access to sensitive information pertaining to Albany Medical College, its patients, and partners, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. All workforce members are expected to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols, ensuring that access to information is limited to what is necessary for the performance of their duties.
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