Job Details
Provides a positive patient experience to patients and families. Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills while registering patients. Accurately searches and selects the correct patient. Gathers complete and accurate demographic and insurance information from patients and families. Identifies uninsured patients for referral to Medical Assistance/Charity Care evaluation. Retrieves orders, confirms medical necessity and answers phones for outpatient visits. Gathers worker’s comp or auto insurance information from accident patients, collects patient out-of-pocket liability/copays, verifies insurance, and confirms referrals and authorizations are on file, if required.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Gathers accurate demographic information to identify Jefferson patients who have an existing medical record number or new Jefferson patients who need a medical record number assigned
Requests photo ID and insurance cards, scanning copies
Records complete and accurate demographic and insurance information. Entering orders and confirming medical necessity for outpatient visits, if appropriate. Interviewing patients to accurately complete the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSPQ) questionnaire for all Medicare patients.
Uses RTE (Real Time Eligibility), Phreesia or payer websites to verify patients’ insurance coverage and benefits including patient’s out of pocket liability. Ensures proper referral and authorizations are on file as needed.
Completes all activities with adherence to departmental and institutional protocols
Assures regulatory and compliance requirements are met
Achieves individual and team performance metrics
Communicates and collects out-of-pocket liability from patients at the time of service
Rotates assignment to all points of service areas within Patient Access (Outpatient Registration and Emergency Department)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Education: Required High School Diploma or GED, Associates degree in healthcare or business administration preferred AND Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in hospital, physician practice, or other related healthcare environment customer service. Prior registration experience in Emergency Dept preferred. Current Jefferson Seamless Access Representatives with a minimum of 1 year of experience will be considered as meeting the experience requirement.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
Proficient with computer and Microsoft Office skills and familiar with healthcare EHR applications i.e. EPIC, Cerner
Knowledge of medical terminology and/or third-party insurance coverage including managed care plans
Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Salary Range
$17.00 to $21.67
The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Primary Location Address
2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
