Patient Access Representative MSMH

Salary: 18.31-23.33 USDFacility: Mount St. Mary's HospitalShift: Shift 3Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: ACE AssociatesExempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoWork Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday RotationHours: 11pm-7am Monday through Thursday Every Other WeekendSummary:Pre-admits (pre-registers) and/or admits (registers) patients, which includes: interviewing patient to collect correct information and enter into Meditech system, prepare admitting forms, collect monies due for copay/coins/uninsured self-pay, enter authorization numbers as required into Meditech system, and performs insurance verification, complete Medicare Secondary Payer questionnaire accurately. Strives to improve departmental image, demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working with others. Keeps work area clean, neat, and orderly. Answers telephone promptly. Follows hospital dress code each day. The employee should conduct himself or herself according to corporate compliance as in our mission statement in order to promote and protect the integrity of Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Protects resident's privacy by insuring patient charts or items with patient data with protected health information (PHI) are not left unattended or left opened. Ensures that patient's records and information are kept confidential.Responsibilities:EDUCATION

High School or equivalent required

Associates Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of secretarial/clerical experience required

Three (3) years of secretarial/clerical experience in a physician group practice or hospital preferred

Experience in scheduling appointments and Medical terminology preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Answer telephones

Balance figures

Compile statistics

Input data into computer programs

Maintain filing systems

Maintain logs

Maintain patient charts

Research information

Schedule appointments

Adding Machine

CRT (Mainframe)

Computer Peripheral Equipment

Fax

Computer Skills

Photocopier

Typewriter

Epaces Medicaid System

WNY HealthEnet

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment

Handles emergency or crisis situations

Subject to many interruptions

Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

May be exposed to toxic chemicals (i.e., photo copier)

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