Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000
Description:
The incumbent will be responsible for scheduling patient appointments (diagnostic, surgical, therapy, physician office visits, and other procedures/treatments). Obtains and verifies necessary demographic and insurance information. Registers patients and enters data into scheduling system. This position requires the incumbent to be in a call center type environment and responsible for meeting individual quality metrics. Assist in supporting go lives and different departmental initiatives, including onboarding and training team members. Participate in departmental committees/champion opportunities. Practices the Baptist Health philosophy of service excellence in providing professional, compassionate and friendly service to patients of all ages, families, employees, physicians and community members.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
H
igh School Diploma, Certificate, GED, training or experience required.Additional Qualifications:
- For internal staff: A min of 1 year Patient Access experience and has demonstrated the ability to independently perform all functions within the Level 1 job description.
- Meets/exceeds BHSF registration accuracy and productivity standards for at least the most recent 6 months.
- Exceeds departmental KPIs.
- Maintains a positive attitude, is self motivated, and encourages others.
- Identified as a team player and cross trained in multiple areas/product lines/practices to substitute all staff positions as needed.
- For external staff:Associates Degree preferred with 1 year Patient Access experience, or 2 years experience in lieu of degree.
- Complete and pass the Patient Access training course.
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced work environment, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Detail oriented, organized, team player, compassionate, excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Desired: Healthcare regulatory guidelines knowledge (HIPAA, AHCA, EMTALA, and Medicare coverage structure including medical necessity compliance guidelines, etc.
).
- Understanding of insurance contracts and scheduling guidelines/protocols, Microsoft Office products and knowledge of EMR applications, etc.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Minimum Required Experience: 1 Year
