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Beth Israel Lahey Health Patient Access Representative 24 Hours - Day shift in Beverly, Massachusetts
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Based in Beverly, the schedule for this position is Mon and Tues, 8-4:30PM and e/o weekend.
Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by welcoming and registering patients in an efficient and empathetic manner. This administrative/customer service staff position may be the first face of the organization when a patient visits and can have a dramatic impact on making individuals feel welcomed and ease their anxiety by starting their hospital visit professionally. In addition this position impacts patient safety and clinical care by ensuring the patient identifiers are correct and on reimbursement by collecting accurate insurance information and co-pays.
Job Description:
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director, Manager and/or Supervisor of Patient Access Services, performs functions which include greeting the patients, assisting family members of patients, paging security, registering and scheduling patients, performing data entry of charges (in certain areas), verifying insurances for eligibility and benefits, and obtaining authorizations or pre-certifications, when needed. Includes the collection and/or notification of any out-of-pocket payments the patient may owe for insurance co-payments or deposits for the services rendered, if applicable. Provides exceptional customer service to all. Is friendly, caring, courteous, and professional. Is a liaison to the patient, family member, and to the services/departments at the hospital or clinic. Greeting; registration; insurance verification; facility copay collection; printing/obtaining requisitions for patients that present without an order; and general customer service
Administrative Support
Coordinate/facilitates daily administrative departmental activity
Assures copay collection
Addresses patient and provider inquiries - Phone/Fax/Email
Registers and enters patient orders for Radiology and Laboratory Services
Assists with departmental administrative support – supply ordering, copying, etc.
1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in registration.
Typing speed 50WPM, CRT experience, medical terminology.
Third party payor knowledge and insurance background required.
Excellent Customer Service Skills.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
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