Patient Access Assistant, Division of Head & Neck Surgery: Division of Head & Neck Surgery

07 May 2024

Vacancy expired!

; ;Summary:Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with registering patient for inpatient and outpatient services.;Detailed responsibilities:Meets with surgical/procedural patient or patient's caregiver to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process, pre-procedure instructions, and addresses concerns and questions. Schedule patient/family surgical conferences.

Communicates with referring physician's office, clinical department(s), and/or other appropriate personnel to exchange necessary information and coordinate surgical/procedural/diagnostic testing and DME as appropriate. Assists in completing surgical orders as directed by department. Routes as appropriate.

Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-certification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.

Work Department incoming referral work queue daily. Assist patients with appointments in other specialist offices as requested/referred by our physicians.

Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.

Responsible for managing physician calendars.

Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met. Follow-up on reported issues and assist with service recovery.

Performs general clerical duties including assisting with the front/back desk as well as scheduling appointments. Assist with signing up patients/Proxy with MyChart activations and Telehealth visits.

Builds critically important relationships with physicians, OR staff, as well as insurance representatives in order to help facilitate all scheduling duties.

Competencies and skills:Essential:STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.

RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.

INSURANCE VERIFICATION: Verifies and enters insurance information and authorization/referral requirements.

PATIENT ACCESS: Performs assigned duties related to the admission of patients.

ACCURACY: Completes work assignments within established quality and/or quantity standards.

PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.

ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.

PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"

;;Education:Essential:High School Diploma or Equivalent

;Credentials:Education equivalent experience:Essential:;Other information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: One (1) year experience in a clinical office setting.Proficient in basic computer skills and customer service experience preferred.;;Working conditions:Essential:Bending and Stooping ; ; ; 40.00%

Keyboard Entry ; ; ; 60.00%

Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 40.00%

Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 40.00%

Reaching ; ; ; 60.00%

Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm ; ; ; 60.00%

Sitting ; ; ; 60.00%

Standing ; ; ; 60.00%

Walking ; ; ; 60.00%

Audible Speech ; ; ; 60.00%

Hearing Acuity ; ; ; 60.00%

Depth Perception ; ; ; 60.00%

Distinguish Color ; ; ; 60.00%

Seeing - Far ; ; ; 60.00%

Seeing - Near ; ; ; 60.00%

Bio hazardous Waste ; ; ; 40.00%

Biological Hazards - Respiratory ; ; ; 40.00%

Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion ; ; ; 40.00%

Blood and/or Bodily Fluids ; ; ; 40.00%

Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens ; ; ; 40.00%

Hazardous Chemicals ; ; ; 20.00%

Computer Monitor ; ; ; 60.00%

; ;;Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Full-time
  • ID: #40449462
  • State: Florida Hollywood 33019 Hollywood USA
  • City: Hollywood
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-05-07
  • Deadline: 2022-07-07
  • Category: Et cetera