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JOB SUMMARY AND SPECIFICATIONS
Represents Major Hospital as the initial contact for any/all Patient Access Services including but not limited to: scheduling of diagnostic procedures, pre-registration/pre-admission data collection, initiate precertification/verification of insurance for inpatients, verification of benefits and precertification requirements, authorizing diagnostic procedures, ensuring medical necessity guidelines are met, assisting provider offices in co-ordination of care, provides cost estimates and payment options to patients, follows pre-paid accounts and notifies patients of discrepancies between estimated and actual cost, customer service support to the hospital in registration functions.
Professional & Technical Skills Strong computer skills Education High School Diploma or equivalent License(s) or Certification(s) NA Other Skills or Requirements Strong customer service, communication and teamwork skills. Strong problem solving techniques and interpersonal skills-including ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to work under time pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.
Familiar with medical terminology helpful. Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups) X Does not apply Adolescence (13-17 years) All age groups Infants (0-1 year) Geriatric (65+ years) Pediatric/Early Childhood (1-12 years) Adult (18-64 years)
Days shift · Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5pm
About the role
Represents Major Hospital as the initial contact for any/all Patient Access Services including but not limited to: scheduling of diagnostic procedures, pre-registration/pre-admission data collection, initiate precertification/verification of insurance for inpatients, verification of benefits and precertification requirements, authorizing diagnostic procedures, ensuring medical necessity guidelines are met, assisting provider offices in co-ordination of care, provides cost estimates and payment options to patients, follows pre-paid accounts and notifies patients of discrepancies between estimated and actual cost, customer service support to the hospital in registration functions.