Patient Access Specialist I-Admitting

Fast-paced and rewarding role, the Patient Access Specialist in our Admitting Department is responsible for the onsite registration, and insurance verification, with occasional guidance, you also will resolve issues related to registration, billing, insurance, and payment of accounts.

Responsible for Patient Check-in Process to include: 

• Obtaining or verifying and updating patient demographic information 
• Check in / Check out in a timely manner.
• Giving patients clinic-specific forms
• Verifying Guardianship, obtaining insurance cards
• Verifying Insurance coverage
• Collecting copays, prepayments, and past-due balances.
• Schedule appointments according to office scheduling policies
• Set up a new patient chart/ EHR chart.
• Verify and/or obtain authorization/referral information when required at each encounter.

Documentation:  Ensure all annual mandatory forms are complete, accurate, updated, and on file in accordance with NCC policies.

Other duties may include:

• Sort and deliver mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
• Maintain the work area and lobby in a neat and orderly manner.
• Participate in staff & educational meetings.
• Takes phone messages when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned during “down “times, i.e., attaching claims to visits, working on workques.

The Ideal Candidate provides impeccable customer service and possesses the following Qualities: Initiative-taking, can work independently, yet be part of a team. Experience collecting revenue, Cheerful outlook, adapts quickly to process.

Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues’ priorities and working styles and develops relationships across areas.

Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.

Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.

Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools, or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.

Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.

 

Job Requirements

· High School Diploma required. Specialized (1-2 years of training beyond high school).

· Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of Medical Office experience.

· Bi-lingual (English, Spanish), Preferred

· EPIC experience preferred.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.  

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). 

 

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.