Patient Access Care Associate (28862)

PATIENT ACCESS CARE ASSOCIATE

BridgePoint+ Healthcare

At BridgePoint, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference that matters. We know the path to recovery doesn't happen alone. As a team, we work cohesively to meet each patients unique needs. We are a team-driven environment and we care about our own!

Our employees form the foundation of everything we do optimizing patient healing and wellness, and creating a warm and welcoming environment. It is because of the dedication of our employees that we can live out our mission, vision, and company values every day.

It is at BridgePoint where care, community, and careers happen.

PATIENT ACCESS CARE ASSOCIATE JOB SUMMARY:

Here at Bridgepoint, the Patient Access Care Coordinator Associate is responsible for patient facing registration and associated tasks and case management associated task that include but is not limited to: interviewing patients and or authorized patient representative upon admission, obtaining information necessary for registration, billing and admission, Insurance related tasks that includes verification and collection of associated paperwork; activate registrations, report admissions & transfers, maintain a daily Utilization Review report that reflects current DRG’s and Medicare days for patients obtained from HIM and admissions. Assists case managers and social workers with copying, scanning, and faxing PHI for referrals. Maintains HLOC file for LTAC and SNF, Maintains weekly UR log for reviews and authorization. Maintain documentation in HCS to support admission related authorization and billing tracking and claims processing. Supports case management staff with discharge planning and maintains office supplies, and equipment. Maintains departmental weekly, monthly, and annual reportable data.

Case Management Assistant, Social Worker Assistant, Case Manager Assistant, Assistant Case Manager, Patient Access

Education: High School Education or equivalent

Licenses/Certification:

Experience: Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures as related to discharge planning.  Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.  Strong organizational and analytical skills.  Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input etc.) Health care experience in admissions, patient registration, business office, a clinical area or a closely related field desired.

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About BridgePoint

BridgePoint Healthcare is dedicated to promoting healing and wellness in a safe and welcoming environment, with an individualized path to recovery for each patient. BridgePoint Healthcare provides patient-centered, individualized care for patients requiring longer hospitalizations in post-acute care settings. We are a diversified provider of post-acute care in settings ranging from long-term acute care hospitals to skilled nursing facilities. Our locations include two in Washington, DC (BridgePoint Hospital National Harborside and BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill), and one in New Orleans (BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - West Jefferson Campus).