Primary City/State:

　　Glendale, Arizona

　　Department Name:

　　ER Registration-Hosp

　　Work Shift:

　　Evening

　　Job Category:

　　Revenue Cycle

　　Great careers are built at Banner Health. There's more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that's right for them. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

　　The Patient Access Service Representatives support the Emergency Department and is responsible for going bedside in using a Workstation on Wheels verifying patient demographic information, entering this data into ms4. Verifying eligibility, generating patient estimates, based on benefits & services provided. Obtaining signatures on consent forms. This position is goal oriented. Metrics measured include Accuracy, Productivity ( # of patients registered in an hour ) and Point of service collections.

　　The Senior PAS Rep provides mentoring, training and offers on-going guidance as needed for a Patient Access team. Additionally, Senior Representatives will function as the primary resource/SME for team member workflow questions and concerns.

　　Schedule: (Mandatory Holidays and on call rotation)

　　Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 2pm - 2am

　　Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable.

　　**All Acute Patient Access Services New Hires are required to attend New Hire Orientation & PAS New Hire Training.

　　Acute Patient Access Training (first 1-2 weeks): Monday - Friday standard business hours

　　Nonprofit Banner Thunderbird Medical Center opened its doors in 1983 and has been growing ever since to meet the health care needs of the communities it serves in northwest metropolitan Phoenix. Today, the 595-bed hospital - one of the largest hospitals in the state - is annually ranked as one of the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by US News & World Report and enjoys a reputation as the preferred provider of care to children and adults in the area in consumer preference surveys. The tertiary care hospital provides everything from routine to advanced, specialized care to both adult and pediatric patients. Specialized services include cardiology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, neurosurgery, robotic surgery, stroke care and a women and infants services program. Additionally, in partnership with top-ranked MD Anderson Cancer Center, Banner Thunderbird also offers state-of-the-art cancer care. Banner Thunderbird is certified as a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center and features a 35-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit that cares for babies of high-risk pregnancies and those born prematurely. Banner Thunderbird is also home to the only pediatric intensive care unit for seriously ill or injured children in the area. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

　　POSITION SUMMARY

　　This position is the first point of contact at healthcare facilities and assist patients with the administrative aspect of gaining access to medical treatment. This position is in a hospital-based setting which includes Emergency Dept, Inpatient, Obstetrics, Outpatient, etc. Responsible for in person patient intake and registration, providing superior customer service, accurately identifying, and obtaining authorizations patients' insurance, verifying eligibility and benefits, generating patient estimates for services rendered, financial counseling, and collecting patient liability. Demonstrates the ability to resolve customer issues and provides excellent customer service. This position provides mentoring, training and offers on-going guidance as needed for a Patient Access team. Additionally, Senior Representatives will function as the primary resource/SME for team member workflow questions and concerns.

　　CORE FUNCTIONS

　　1. Verifies patient's demographics and accurately inputs this information into EHR, including documenting the account thoroughly to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials/penalties from the payor(s).

　　2. Proficiency with multiple services including, but not limited to inpatient, observation, emergency, obstetrics, surgery, imaging. This position may cover services 24/7.

　　3. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of insurance guidelines for all services. Proficiently verifies, reads, and understands insurance benefits.

　　4. Demonstrates proficient understanding that this position creates the first impression for our patient's experience with Banner Health. Demonstrates a positive patient experience through interactions and effective communication.

　　5. Proficient understanding of payer authorization guidelines. Accurately submits timely notification according to insurance guidelines using various systems to reduce/eliminate denials. Consistently meets all registration related key performance indicators as determined by management.

　　6. Obtains federal/state compliance information, consents and documentation required by the patient's insurance plan(s). This includes a thorough understanding of accurately completing hospital-based compliance forms required by CMS. Uses multiple computer applications proficiently.

　　7. Consistently discusses financial liability with the patient(s) and/or families that includes: collection in full of patient liability, assisting patient in applying for Banner Line of Credit, setting up payment plans and/or assisting patient with Banner Financial Assistance policy/application.

　　8. Provides a variety of patient services and financial services tasks. May be assigned functions such as transporting patients, training new hire employees, recapping daily deposits, posting daily deposits, or conducting other work assignments of the Patient Access Services team.

　　9. Works independently under regular supervision and follows structured work routines. Works in a high-volume, fast paced, clinical environment which requires to ability to be adaptable, critical thinking, and independent decision making and to prioritize work and ensure appropriateness and timeliness of each patient's care. Assists in overseeing the workflow for the given shift. Acts as SME for PAS staff including disseminate and communicating education materials and updates. Assists with escalations as needed. Models Banner behaviors and values for the team. Primary external customers include patients and their families, physician office staff and third-party payors.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　High school diploma/GED is required.

　　Must have customer service skills or knowledge of patient financial services, financial, collecting services or insurance industry experience processes normally acquired over three or more years of work experience.

　　Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Requires strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of audiences. Strong knowledge in the use of common office software, word processing, spreadsheet, database software, and typing ability are required.

　　Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Associate's degree in Business Management is preferred.

　　CHAA certification is preferred.

　　Previous patient access and/or cash collections experience is preferred. Work experience with the Company's systems and processes is preferred.

　　Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

　　EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

　　Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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