Emergency Department Patient Services Representative - Full-time / Part-time

pspanspanspanUPMC Corporate Services is hiring a casual Emergency Department Patient Services Representative to support the Patient Access department located at UPMC Chautauqua. /span/span/spanbrspanspanspan /span/span/spanbrspanspanspanFor a schedule, we are looking for individuals with a flexible schedule and the ability to work a variety of shifts and days. Based on department needs you will be scheduled, there are no hours guaranteed each week.  /span/span/span/p pspanspanspanAn Emergency Department Patient Services Representative is responsible for welcoming patients upon arrival and promoting the usage of new and emerging consumer-friendly technologies. In this role you will educate patients on their copayments and financial obligations, collect payments when applicable, and connect patients to financial advocacy resources when appropriate. You will also work to update patients’ demographics and insurance coverage information, collect consent signatures and promote an overall culture of service excellence. /span/span/span/p pspanspanspanbResponsibilities:/b/span/span/span/p ul lispanspanspanResponsible for reconciliation and maintenance of First Net Emergency Department Tracking Board and Hospital ADT system./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanAccountable for accurate registration into hospital ADT and/or clinical system during system downtime with monitoring and reconciliation of every patient for accuracy. Central Resource for all ADT registration and problem resolution during evenings, weekends and holidays./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanConfirm insurance eligibility, accountable for third party reimbursement and coordination of benefits to support a seamless billing process./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanCounsel patients regarding insurance coverage and expected financial liability. Collect and records patient payments including co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles on the day of service./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanProvide a warm greeting for all patients. Support and contribute to UPMC core values and guiding principles of Your Care. Our Commitment and abide by all UPMC departmental policies, procedures and goals in the process of performing all job responsibilities. Incorporates acts of dignity and respect in daily interactions./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanProper patient identification to start clinical record (utilizing biometrics if applicable)/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanFacilitator of financial gatekeeping with clinical partners./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanAccountable for maintaining a close working relationship with clinical partners to assure continual open communication with pertinent information obtained such as any alias name changes, information blocks to prevent release of information, and behavioral health insurance payors to assure timely data integrity of accounts./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanObtain or update necessary demographic and insurance related information./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanWork independently to perform a timely patient interview and registration for services at the bed side./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanGenerate and complete all applicable forms and necessary communications. Obtain applicable signature for consent to treat and financial responsibility, along with signatures on any required forms, while following all HIPAA rules and regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanAbility to remain calm and professional when faced with stressful situations, while simultaneously prioritizing all work activities./span/span/span/li lispanspanspanAnticipate and responds to inquiries from patients, visitors, hospital personnel, government agencies, etc. under all conditions and circumstances./span/span/span/li /ulbr pspanspanspanstrongRequired Experience:/strong/span/span/span/p ul lispanspanspanCompletion of High School graduate or equivalent./span/span/span/li /ul pspanspanspanstrongPreferred Experience:/strong/span/span/span/p ul lispanspanspanOne year of experience in a healthcare setting or six months in a UPMC Patient Access position is preferred./span/span/spanbrspanspanspan/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanMedical Terminology, third-party healthcare coverage experience, and a strong understanding of managed care regulations are preferred./span/span/spanbrspanspanspan/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanExperience with personal computer-based applications, other various office equipment, and proficient typing skills./span/span/spanbrspanspanspan/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required./span/span/spanbrspanspanspan/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanInitiative to work productively with minimal supervision./span/span/spanbrspanspanspan/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanAble to work well under pressure./span/span/span/li /ul pbrspanspanspanbLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:/b/span/span/span/p ul lispanspanspanAct 34/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanNY Mandated Reporter Training/span/span/span/li /ul pbrspanspanspanbUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran/b/span/span/span/p