Patient Access Associate, PRN Rotating
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EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION
El Paso, TX, US
Summary
The Patient Access Associate is responsible for admitting and registering patients while accurately documenting demographic and financial information. They also verify insurance eligibility and assist patients with financial screening assessments.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Rotating, Position Summary
Under the direction of the Patient Access Supervisor, admits, registers, and pre-registers patients in a courteous, professional and timely manner. Conducts patients/guarantor interviews, explains hospital policies, collects and assists patients with their financial responsibilities, and informs patients on bill of rights. Ensures all necessary demographic and financial data obtained is accurately documented into the manual or Invision system. Verifies insurance via the electronic verification system or contacts the insurance payers for verification of eligibility and benefits. Ensures that any pre-certification/authorization is obtained to meet individual payer payment protocols. Assists patients with a financial screening assessment for eligibility with the EPCH programs.Qualifications: Minimum Position Requirements
Work Experience:
One (1) year office and/or customer service experience required with knowledge of basic office equipment and computer software programs. Healthcare or financial background preferred.
Education and Training:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Training or educational background with medical terminology and familiarity with ICD9 coding preferred.
Skills:
Ability to deal tactfully with Employees, patients, visitors and the general public.
Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
Analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Knowledge of commercial and managed care payors and terminology.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
El Paso Children’s Hospital is the largest expansion of pediatric medical services in West Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital, which is located near the U.S./Mexico border, opened its doors to the public on February 14, 2012. El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first and only separately licensed, independent, 501(c) (3) not-for-profit children’s hospital in the El Paso region and is the only dedicated Pediatric Hospital within a 200-mile radius of El Paso, Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists.
El Paso Children’s Hospital boasts 225,000 square feet of dedicated space exclusively for pediatric healthcare. El Paso Children’s Hospital aesthetics were designed to promote a healing environment filled with abundant light, soothing colors, vibrant art, and panoramic views of the geographic region ranging from the Franklin Mountains to the Rio Grande River for our patients and families. Designed with children and families in mind, El Paso Children’s Hospital features 122 private pediatric rooms, state of the art equipment and technology, family friendly space, kids “pain free” playrooms, a dedicated family resource center, kitchenettes, washer and dryers on each unit, and a playground designed just for children.
Founded
2012
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
El Paso, TX
El Paso Children’s Hospital is the largest expansion of pediatric medical services in West Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital, which is located near the U.S./Mexico border, opened its doors to the public on February 14, 2012. El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first and only separately licensed, independent, 501(c) (3) not-for-profit children’s hospital in the El Paso region and is the only dedicated Pediatric Hospital within a 200-mile radius of El Paso, Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists.
El Paso Children’s Hospital boasts 225,000 square feet of dedicated space exclusively for pediatric healthcare. El Paso Children’s Hospital aesthetics were designed to promote a healing environment filled with abundant light, soothing colors, vibrant art, and panoramic views of the geographic region ranging from the Franklin Mountains to the Rio Grande River for our patients and families. Designed with children and families in mind, El Paso Children’s Hospital features 122 private pediatric rooms, state of the art equipment and technology, family friendly space, kids “pain free” playrooms, a dedicated family resource center, kitchenettes, washer and dryers on each unit, and a playground designed just for children.
Founded
2012
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
El Paso, TX
