Patient Access Representative Lead

7 days ago


Flagstaff, Arizona, United States Northern Arizona Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Patient Access Representative Lead to join our team at Northern Arizona Healthcare. As a key member of our Patient Access Services team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient registration and scheduling of patients across our healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Registration and Scheduling
    • Utilize advanced computer skills and Microsoft applications to navigate web-based and system applications required for Patient Access Services.
    • Perform data entry of required clinical, demographic, and insurance information to the electronic medical record.
    • Provide detailed explanations of scheduled procedures or patient instructions associated with medical procedures.
    • Comply with system documentation requirements to ensure data entry reflects activities related to patient or provider contact, order documentation, insurance, and financial education/payment.
    • Secure valid signatures from patients/authorized parties as required for services.
  • Eligibility and Authorization Management
    • Identify and select appropriate insurance carriers in the patient medical record for specified dates of medical services.
    • Initiate and document insurance eligibility, benefit details, and authorization requirements using web-based or system applications.
    • Perform required notifications to ensure insurance authorization for identified medical services, including surgical/special interventional procedures and inpatient/observation stays.
    • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of CPT, ICD10 coding, and physician order documentation as required for medical services, including determinations for medical necessity.
  • Financial Counseling
    • Demonstrate expert knowledge of regulatory or Third Party Payer insurance requirements, including Medicare, AHCCCS/Medicaid, Workers Comp, and other commercial payers.
    • Educate patients on insurance eligibility, coverage, procedure costs, alternate resources for financial assistance, and payment arrangement guidelines.
    • Collect patient financial liabilities and perform secured payment entry and deposit/cash reconciliation steps.
    • Navigate web-based products to initiate, document, and provide charge estimation for inpatient/observation stays, surgical/special interventional procedures, or service categories based on patient requests or financial counseling needs.
  • Revenue Cycle Support
    • Assist in the review and analysis of Revenue Cycle reports or system work lists for encounter audits.
    • Determine performance levels and accuracy of information collected during registration/scheduling by staff members.
    • Train staff on all Patient Access essential job functions and workflow processes as assigned.
    • Assist in identifying continued education needs of staff to improve performance levels and develop training materials, job aids, or staff meeting presentations.
  • Compliance and Safety
    • Report safety-related incidents in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool.
    • Attend all safety-related training programs and perform work in a safe manner.
    • Monitor the work environment for possible safety issues and ensure others are also performing work in a safe manner.
    • Stay current and comply with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
    Requirements
    • High School Diploma or GED required.
    • Medical Terminology preferred.
    • Associate's Degree preferred.
    • Minimum 2 years experience in Patient Services or related Revenue Cycle job roles required.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
    • Minimum 3 years experience in a medical facility, health insurance, or related medical field preferred.


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