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Denial Analyst - Hospital Billing (Remote)
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.** The Revenue Cycle Denial Analyst is charged with coordinating the analysis and effective resolution of denied claims with the purpose of reducing overall denials and increasing revenue. This includes interpreting payment and denial data down to the line item detail, identifying payer and coding trends, risks, and opportunities, to implement operational or systematic improvements. Essential to this position are strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interpret, communicate, and educate others.
Strong preference for: Facility Side Coding Denial experience and Epic.
**Job Description:**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
Responsible for prioritizing and managing to resolution denied claims with third party payers. Research, develop and maintain a solid understanding of payer requirements, including filing limit, claim processing logic, coordination of benefits requirements, patient responsibility and authorization requirements.
Ability to triage denied claims to identify those that should be appealed. Responsible for writing timely, comprehensive and compelling appeals to third party payers in order to get denial overturned. Responsible for timely follow up on filed appeals via telephone, writing, or the payer website.
Organizes, maintains and updates the access payer database to house the issues that need to be addressed with third party insurers, as well as maintaining an expert knowledge of the history of prior disputes and problems to prevent them from recurrence. Applies findings to internal systems and workflows such as pre-billing edits and system automation.
Performs ongoing analysis to determine the root cause of denials and makes well thought out recommendations for workflow, operations or systemic changes. Maintains action plans for improvements.
Compiles, maintains and distributes reports to management on success of appeals and root cause analysis. Serves as department resource related to denials and payer requirements.
**Required Qualifications:**
High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
1-3 years related work experience required.
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
3 -5 years Healthcare related experience.
**Competencies:**
**Decision Making:** Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
**Problem Solving:** Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
**Independence of Action:** Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
**Written Communications:** Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
**Oral Communications:** Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
**Knowledge:** Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
**Team Work:** Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
**Customer Service:** Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
**Physical Nature of the Job:**
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
**Pay Range:**
$52,749.00 USD - $70,993.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
$52.7k-71k yearly 60d+ ago
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Patient Access Representative
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
+ Full Time + Exeter, NH 03833 (*********************************************************************************************************** + Posted 3 weeks ago **Core Physicians LLC** Req#15041 **Req#:** 15041 **Full Time,Day Shift** Mon-Fri 8:30a - 5p Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a community-based, multi-specialty medical group dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families across the Seacoast region. With more than 200 healthcare providers across 20 specialties, Core Physicians delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care supported by advanced technology, collaboration, and compassion. Our close partnership with Exeter Hospital allows patients to access seamless, coordinated care within one trusted network.
At Core Physicians, you'll find a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. Whether you're part of our clinical, administrative, or support staff, you'll play a key role in advancing our mission to deliver exceptional care and service to our community.
**Why Join Us**
+ Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
+ Career advancement opportunities and ongoing education support
+ Standard weekday schedule (Monday-Friday) , with limited weekend or holiday rotations that promote teamwork and work-life balance across locations
+ Collaborative, physician-led organization that values input and innovation
+ Free onsite parking and convenient Seacoast New Hampshire locations
+ Culture grounded in respect, quality, and patient-centered care
**Join our Call Center, Fielding Calls for Primary Care offices in the Core Physicians Network (Rockingham County)**
**Local Applicants only, 100% remote option once fully trained.**
**(training availability during the first few weeks will be 3-4 days including every Monday as a mandatory day to be available)**
*****hours will vary based on business/department needs.**
Facilitate the process between new patient registration, insurance verification, and referral management. Act as a liaison between physician practices and patients to ensure patients are receiving optimal care.
**Requirements:**
· High School Diploma or GED
**Responsibilities:**
1. Pre-register patients and verify patient demographics and insurance status. Communicate co-pay, deductible and/or co-insurance expectations prior to the scheduled appointment or procedure.
2. Manage and review eligibility through Navicure reports daily. Verify billing insurance company and ensure that the correct PCP is assigned to the patient; contact patients with inaccuracies prior to appointment and update as necessary.
3. Coordinate and schedule all new patient visits for Core Practices. Assist patients with navigating the logistics such as obtaining medical records and changing the PCP with the insurance company. Communicate with practice staff on updates or roadblocks.
4. Obtain referrals/prior authorization as necessary and schedule appointments with Core Specialists under the direction of providers.
5. Identify, track, and trend potential authorization and system issues; communicate issues and develop action plans to address root cause.
6. Act as liaison between patient, practice and insurance company to address issues and come to resolution. Respond to patient phone calls and other communication and staff inquires within the same business day.
7. Grant access to Navicure website as needed and assist in training practice staff.
8. Partner with the coding department to verify eligibility for hospital based services.
9. Act as patient advocate by assisting the patient in navigating our systems.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$34k-40k yearly est. 21d ago
Denial Analyst - Hospital Billing (Remote)
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
The Revenue Cycle Denial Analyst is charged with coordinating the analysis and effective resolution of denied claims with the purpose of reducing overall denials and increasing revenue. This includes interpreting payment and denial data down to the line item detail, identifying payer and coding trends, risks, and opportunities, to implement operational or systematic improvements. Essential to this position are strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interpret, communicate, and educate others.
Strong preference for: Facility Side Coding Denial experience and Epic.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsible for prioritizing and managing to resolution denied claims with third party payers. Research, develop and maintain a solid understanding of payer requirements, including filing limit, claim processing logic, coordination of benefits requirements, patient responsibility and authorization requirements.
Ability to triage denied claims to identify those that should be appealed. Responsible for writing timely, comprehensive and compelling appeals to third party payers in order to get denial overturned. Responsible for timely follow up on filed appeals via telephone, writing, or the payer website.
Organizes, maintains and updates the access payer database to house the issues that need to be addressed with third party insurers, as well as maintaining an expert knowledge of the history of prior disputes and problems to prevent them from recurrence. Applies findings to internal systems and workflows such as pre-billing edits and system automation.
Performs ongoing analysis to determine the root cause of denials and makes well thought out recommendations for workflow, operations or systemic changes. Maintains action plans for improvements.
Compiles, maintains and distributes reports to management on success of appeals and root cause analysis. Serves as department resource related to denials and payer requirements.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
1-3 years related work experience required.
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
3 -5 years Healthcare related experience.
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
Pay Range:
$52,749.00 USD - $70,993.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$52.7k-71k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Customer Service Representative 20 Hours
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.** Job Summary: Assures a high-level of patient satisfaction with regard to customer service, quality of food, accuracy of menu, timeliness of tray delivery and pick up, among other services by the department. Performs clerical and computer duties in order to provide high-quality meal service to assigned patients.
Rotating schedule/weekends/holidays.
Shift start times range from 3:00 PM-4:15 PM, ending by 7:00 PM or 8:15 PM
5 times a week 4 hour shifts
**Job Description:**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
1. Answers and processes telephone calls in a polite and courteous manner when dealing with all customers of the Call Center. Explains diet and assists patient with appropriate selections. When needed, assists patients in their rooms with completion of their menus. Encouraging selections from the menu to ensure nutritionally balanced meals.
2. Corrects patients' menus as needed to reflect changes in diet status. In event of manually taking diet orders, checks 24hr report sheet to assess changes in patient status which may affect accurate delivery of the meal (i.e. new admissions, discharges, transfers, etc). Communicates any special needs of patients or nursing to Food Service Manager, Dietitian or clinical nutrition department.
3. Delivers patients' meals directly to the patients, or other Room Service Associates on the nursing units. Prepares the patients bedside table for meal delivery Responds to questions from patients and /or family members regarding meals and/or menu selection process.
4. Prepares floor stock sheets according to established par levels. Gathers, delivers and puts away floor supplies in the nursing units kitchen. Being sure to rotate stock and discard outdated perishables. Keeps nursing kitchens and kitchen equipment clean and organized fill out HACCP sheets.
5. Mixes tube/special feedings according to item specific directions. Portions and labels tube/special feedings/supplements accurately. Maintains the clean and sanitary condition of the formulary room and equipment. Inventories supplements and formulary supplies in the store room prepares order list as necessary.
**Required Qualifications:**
1. Some High School required. Vocational or Technical training in Nutrition preferred.
2. 1-3 years related work experience required.
3. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
1. Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets and experience in hospital food service operations.
**Competencies:**
1. **Decision Making:** Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
2. **Problem Solving:** Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
3. **Independence of Action:** Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
4. **Written Communications:** Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
5. **Oral Communications:** Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
6. **Knowledge:** Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
7. **Team Work:** Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
8. **Customer Service:** Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
**Physical Nature of the Job:**
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus
**Pay Range:**
$20.66 - $27.81
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
$20.7-27.8 hourly 60d+ ago
Customer Service Representative 20 Hours
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Job Summary: Assures a high-level of patient satisfaction with regard to customer service, quality of food, accuracy of menu, timeliness of tray delivery and pick up, among other services by the department. Performs clerical and computer duties in order to provide high-quality meal service to assigned patients.
Rotating schedule/weekends/holidays. Shift start times range from 3:00 PM-4:15 PM, ending by 7:00 PM or 8:15 PM 5 times a week 4 hour shifts Job Description:Essential Responsibilities: Answers and processes telephone calls in a polite and courteous manner when dealing with all customers of the Call Center. Explains diet and assists patient with appropriate selections. When needed, assists patients in their rooms with completion of their menus. Encouraging selections from the menu to ensure nutritionally balanced meals.Corrects patients' menus as needed to reflect changes in diet status. In event of manually taking diet orders, checks 24hr report sheet to assess changes in patient status which may affect accurate delivery of the meal (i.e. new admissions, discharges, transfers, etc). Communicates any special needs of patients or nursing to Food Service Manager, Dietitian or clinical nutrition department.Delivers patients' meals directly to the patients, or other Room Service Associates on the nursing units. Prepares the patients bedside table for meal delivery Responds to questions from patients and /or family members regarding meals and/or menu selection process.Prepares floor stock sheets according to established par levels. Gathers, delivers and puts away floor supplies in the nursing units kitchen. Being sure to rotate stock and discard outdated perishables. Keeps nursing kitchens and kitchen equipment clean and organized fill out HACCP sheets.Mixes tube/special feedings according to item specific directions. Portions and labels tube/special feedings/supplements accurately. Maintains the clean and sanitary condition of the formulary room and equipment. Inventories supplements and formulary supplies in the store room prepares order list as necessary.Required Qualifications:Some High School required. Vocational or Technical training in Nutrition preferred.1-3 years related work experience required.Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets and experience in hospital food service operations.Competencies:Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.Physical Nature of the Job:Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus Pay Range: $20.66 - $27.81The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20.7-27.8 hourly 60d+ ago
Pathology Customer Service Rep, full-time 40hrs evening shift 2pm-1030pm
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
**Job Summary:** Communicates daily with internal BIDMC customers including Laboratory, Nursing, Unit Coordinators, Practice Coordinators, Patients, Public and other related departments. Provides clerical support for a variety of service areas by accepting phone requests, dispatching calls and answering relevant questions for Laboratory.
**Essential Responsibilities:**
1. Prints report copies and faxes and/or calls STAT results and requests by client. Enters written add-on test requests into the computer accurately and in a timely manner. Prints worksheets, troubleshoots problem specimens and contacts client regarding follow-up.
2. Answers telephone promptly within 20 seconds. Serves as primary interface between the laboratory and all external clients. Answers and processes telephone calls in a polite and courteous manner when dealing with all customers, internal and external. Receives, documents, and follows though on all incoming and outgoing calls to Customer Service in a timely manner.
3. Telephones and/or pages appropriate individuals, as necessary, and relays pertinent information or instructions. Communicates all client concerns and issues to the Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Manager.
4. Ensures client's needs are met by answering all questions and concerns to the caller's satisfaction, rarely transferring the caller. Answers questions and provides information regarding laboratory services, test information and specimen requirements.
**Required Qualifications:**
1. High School diploma or GED required .
2. 0-1 years related work experience required.
3. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
1. Minimum typing skills of 40WPM with a 95% accuracy.
**Competencies:**
1. **Written Communications:** Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
2. **Oral Communications:** Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
3. **Knowledge:** Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
4. **Team Work:** Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
5. **Customer Service:** Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
**Physical Nature of the Job:**
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
**Pay Range:**
$19.50 - $26.24
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
$19.5-26.2 hourly 28d ago
Pathology Customer Service Rep, full-time 40hrs evening shift 2pm-1030pm
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
Job Summary: Communicates daily with internal BIDMC customers including Laboratory, Nursing, Unit Coordinators, Practice Coordinators, Patients, Public and other related departments. Provides clerical support for a variety of service areas by accepting phone requests, dispatching calls and answering relevant questions for Laboratory.
Essential Responsibilities:
Prints report copies and faxes and/or calls STAT results and requests by client. Enters written add-on test requests into the computer accurately and in a timely manner. Prints worksheets, troubleshoots problem specimens and contacts client regarding follow-up.
Answers telephone promptly within 20 seconds. Serves as primary interface between the laboratory and all external clients. Answers and processes telephone calls in a polite and courteous manner when dealing with all customers, internal and external. Receives, documents, and follows though on all incoming and outgoing calls to Customer Service in a timely manner.
Telephones and/or pages appropriate individuals, as necessary, and relays pertinent information or instructions. Communicates all client concerns and issues to the Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Manager.
Ensures client's needs are met by answering all questions and concerns to the caller's satisfaction, rarely transferring the caller. Answers questions and provides information regarding laboratory services, test information and specimen requirements.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required .
0-1 years related work experience required.
Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum typing skills of 40WPM with a 95% accuracy.
Competencies:
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
Pay Range:
$19.50 - $26.24
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$19.5-26.2 hourly Auto-Apply 24d ago
Customer Service Rep (Switchboard Operator) - per diem
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Description:Winchester Hospital is a 5x Magnet designated, Top Massachusetts recognized 223-bed regional hospital that is the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in the northwest suburban Boston area.
As a Customer Service Representative, this position is responsible for representing Winchester Hospital, Satellite facilities, and The Physicians Answering Service customers to the public, patients, and internally in a busy environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES· High school diploma preferred· Must be able to type a minimum of 30 words per minute· Previous customer and answering service experience preferred· Excellent communication skills· Accurate spelling skills· Must be good team member· Able to interact with various levels of management, physicians, and other healthcare providers PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS· Exemplifies Winchester Hospital's values and Service Excellence standards.
· Commits to making every encounter with patients, patient's family, co-workers, physicians and other customers the best that it can be.
· Must be able to operate a PC Windows-based computer and related equipment· Answers and completes external and internal calls for Winchester Hospital and Answering Service customers.
· Monitors medical and non-medical emergency alarm system.
Must be able to learn and operate various emergency codes and unique dispatch processes.
· Provides answering service to approximately 200 physicians.
· Utilizes overhead paging system to locate physicians and announce emergency codes Founded in 2019, our system brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, primary and specialty care, behavioral health and home care services, and more than 5,900 physicians and 36,000 employees to care for more than 1.
7 million patients in communities across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Together, we are changing healthcare for the better.
Pay Range: $19.
05 - $25.
64The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$19.1-25.6 hourly 17d ago
Patient Service Representative
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Patient Service Representative plans, oversees & organizes daily operations in busy orthopedic practice. This position requires the ability to report to various sites, wherever there is a need for coverage on the particular day the PSR is scheduled.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the physician, Manager, and/or Director, support day-to-day front desk operations for the physician practice.
Perform initial intake by collecting patient insurance data, demographics, and co-pays. Obtain all necessary patient signatures. Scan insurance cards and driver's licenses into electronic health records.
Enter all required data into electronic health records, ensuring meaningful use and managed care, and quality requirements are being met.
Verify patients' insurance eligibility and ensure all necessary referrals/pre-certifications and records are in place by the time of visit.
Respond to the billing company's requests for documentation or clarification of charges.
Prepare the next day's paperwork and schedules. Confirm provider schedules and adjust as needed.
Assist with mail pick-up and delivery. Separate, distribute, and scan mail.
Provide phone support and monitor fax inboxes as needed.
Assist with surgical, ancillary testing, and consultation scheduling as necessary. Enter orders in EMR as needed
Other duties and special projects, as identified and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate a full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of the immediate work group(s) by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Several years of experience in busy medical setting -Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
Team player.
Superb verbal and written communication skills.
Respectfulness of cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Comfortable asking for help and accepting constructive criticism
EDUCATION:
Associate's Degree / Bachelor's Degree Preferred
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
3-5 years
Pay Range:
$19.52 - $26.28
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$19.5-26.3 hourly Auto-Apply 50d ago
Patient Service Representative - Pain Management Center 8am - 4:30pm
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.** The Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine provides a full range of leading-edge anesthesia services in all operating rooms, intensive care units, obstetric, and non-surgical procedure areas (including gastrointestinal endoscopy, and electrophysiology) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. Our first commitment is to provide compassionate, world-class care to all our patients. We are one of the top academic anesthesia departments in the US in clinical anesthesia and research and, as a Harvard Medical School affiliated hospital, our educational programs are among the best in the country. The department is internationally recognized for both clinical care and research. Our renowned research program produces innovative work that is making major strides in improving patient care in anesthesia, critical care, pain and headache treatment. We also have advanced innovative technologies in the field, including 3-D imaging and guided ultrasound to provide minimally-invasive, safe care for the most successful outcomes.
Our department continues to grow and thrive in a culture of respect that supports the professional development and personal well-being of our staff. In addition, we have a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and actively seek a diverse workforce that celebrates and honors the many cultures and perspectives represented by our staff.
This position is a part of the William Arnold - Carol A. Warfield, MD Pain Management Center at One Brookline Place, conveniently located next to the Brookline Village T stop. Our pain clinicians offer a wide-range of compassionate, comprehensive and cutting-edge treatments for chronic and complex pain and for migraine and other types of headache pain.
**Job Description:**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
1. Answers, screens and processes a high volume of calls in a professional manner. Utilizes and adheres to the phone scripts and guidelines for triaging calls. Asks appropriate questions and uses independent judgment within scope of knowledge and authority to determine the type of appointment, appropriate provider and urgency needed.
2. Utilizes centralized scheduling system and software applications to schedule appointments. Verifies and updates patients' demographic information and transfers to registration for update as needed. Obtains necessary referrals for scheduled visit and documents in system. Document appropriate payer information, including worker's compensation and auto liability.
3. Informs patient of necessary preparation for scheduled visit, including providing documents, films and notes from other providers, required preparation and protocol for diagnostic tests and procedures.
4. Coordinates and interprets multiple data sets required for efficient scheduling of office visits, diagnostic tests and procedures. Coordinates availability of professional services for maximum cost effective utilization of staff, space, equipment and optimal timing for patients and providers. Addresses scheduling problems and concerns with manager to resolve issues.
5. Records and forwards accurate messages to providers and staff. Triages calls for urgent information or services to appropriate staff. Responds to requests for information or assistance within scope of knowledge and authority. Resolves and responds to provider email requests in an efficient and professional manner.
**Required Qualifications:**
1. High School diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred.
2. 1-3 years related work experience required.
3. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
1. Call Center and/or telephone customer service experience
2. Strong typing skills 40+wpm. Knowledge of medical terminology
3. Bilingual written and verbal communication skills
**Competencies:**
1. **Decision Making:** Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
2. **Problem Solving:** Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
3. **Independence of Action:** Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
4. **Written Communications:** Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
5. **Oral Communications:** Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
6. **Knowledge:** Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
7. **Team Work:** Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
8. **Customer Service:** Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
**Physical Nature of the Job:**
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
**Pay Range:**
$20.50 - $25.50
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
$20.5-25.5 hourly 60d+ ago
Patient Access Rep 24 hour - 11AM-7:30PM
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. 11:00am-7:30pm Patient Access Representative in the Emergency Department. Every other weekend and holiday obligation. On call for approximately 24 hours every 10-12 weeks Position is located on-site Job Profile SummaryWorking in Patient Access and as a member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) System Services team, you can have a career that allows you to grow and advance while making a difference in people's lives.
We use a coordinated approach to delivering administrative and operational services across our entire healthcare system.
By leveraging resources across the organization, we're able to provide high-quality, high-value care to the patients and the communities we proudly serve.
The Patient Access Representative ensures that the patient experience in accessing healthcare at BILH is efficient and welcoming, and that patient confidentiality is respected and patient safety is preserved.
Performs a variety of functions to support an accurate, safe, and customer-focused registration process, either electronically, telephonically or in person.
The Patient Access Representative ensures that all proper patient financial and demographic information is obtained and processed so BILH is fully reimbursed for clinical services provided.
The Patient Access Representative handles patient questions and requests accurately and efficiently, ideally with first-call resolution, or by making appropriate referrals to other departments, based on the original purpose of the question and any other questions or requests subsequently disclosed by the patient.
Extensive training including Electronic Health Record (EHR) is provided.
Our team works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, helping our patients navigate their healthcare journey.
Job Description:Registration:1.
Registers patients presenting for visits.
Explains the registration process to patients and responds to patient questions.
2.
Processes patient co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles and balances due.
Safeguards cash, checks and receipts and reconciles cash drawer at end of each business day.
Assists patients with Kiosk check-in as needed.
3.
Completes the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for each patient and adjusts patient coverage based on results.
4.
Instructs patients and obtains signatures on consent forms, financial forms and other documents required by the clinical department; distributes documents to patients; scans, processes and records receipt of all documents collected during registration encounter.
5.
Counsels patients regarding non-covered services, obtaining signatures on Advance Notice Beneficiaries (ABNs), consents and waivers.
6.
Monitors patient waiting area for a smooth, efficient registration flow.
Advises patients of potential delays and takes steps to ensure a pleasant patient experience.
7.
Completes registrations on inpatient units who may be missing information from their original registration8.
Responds to patient concerns and potential patient safety issues accordingly.
Recognizes health conditions that are a possible risk to others and adheres to appropriate established procedures to help contain risk.
9.
Assures a neat, orderly registration desk and patient waiting area, securing all confidential patient information.
Scheduling: 10.
Initiates patient scheduling activities by prioritizing and accessing a variety of sources, including patient phone calls and digital messaging, orders, scheduled order work queues and MyChart.
11.
Utilizes a variety of information sources to schedule, reschedule and cancel patient appointments.
Information sources include online questionnaires, offline materials and subgroup searches.
12.
Establishes working relationship with staff of assigned clinical departments.
Understands and correctly applies unique clinical department scheduling protocols.
13.
Remains current on scheduling protocols and applies judgment, or seeks management assistance, to ensure safe patient care when clinical department scheduling protocols do not meet patient needs.
14.
Ensures all required key patient scheduling and registration information is captured and verified.
Key information includes referring physician information, insurance coverage, demographics and contact information.
15.
Identifies and communicates to Patient Access management issues that may impact the timeliness and accuracy of patient appointments and subsequent patient care.
16.
Strictly follows confidentiality and equipment security and safeguarding guidelines when working in a remote setting.
Maintains productivity, quality and accuracy levels and communicates regularly with the Supervisor and Manager.
Pre-Registration:17.
Efficiently registers patients, capturing and verifying all required information in order to identify the patient, contact the patient, and receive proper reimbursement for services on initial claim submission.
18.
Ascertains, creates and assigns the guarantor for each patient, including personal/family relations, workers compensation insurance, third parties, behavioral health or others as required.
19.
Identifies records and verifies patient insurance coverage using real time eligibility (RTE); reviews the insurer's response to each verification request and takes appropriate action based on this response.
20.
Applies the appropriate guarantor and insurance to each patient visit.
21.
Communicates financial clearance status to patients.
Advises patients of contract status, self-pay status and payment responsibility and schedules patients with Financial Counseling as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school degree or equivalent Licensure, Certification & Registration: NoneExperience: Prior experience in a business setting providing customer service, while simultaneously processing and verifying electronic demographic, financial or other business-related information and data.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Able to work successfully in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, where some independent decision making is necessary.
Able to process electronic information and data accurately and efficiently.
Pay Range: $20.
50 - $27.
59The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20 hourly 27d ago
Patient Access Rep - 32H -11pm-7am 32 - Beverly
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. 11:00pm - 7:00am OvernightsTwo week schedule repeats: Sun, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat. Every other weekend and Every other Holiday requirement.
On call approximately once every 14 weeks for a 24 hour period.
Registration of Emergency Department Patients - working with patients in a high stress environment.
collecting sensitive demographics, obtaining health insurance, collecting copayments.
Job Description:Registration:1.
Registers patients presenting for visits.
Explains the registration process to patients and responds to patient questions.
2.
Processes patient co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles and balances due.
Safeguards cash, checks and receipts and reconciles cash drawer at end of each business day.
Assists patients with Kiosk check-in as needed.
3.
Completes the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for each patient and adjusts patient coverage based on results.
4.
Instructs patients and obtains signatures on consent forms, financial forms and other documents required by the clinical department; distributes documents to patients; scans, processes and records receipt of all documents collected during registration encounter.
5.
Counsels patients regarding non-covered services, obtaining signatures on Advance Notice Beneficiaries (ABNs), consents and waivers.
6.
Monitors patient waiting area for a smooth, efficient registration flow.
Advises patients of potential delays and takes steps to ensure a pleasant patient experience.
7.
Completes registrations on inpatient units who may be missing information from their original registration8.
Responds to patient concerns and potential patient safety issues accordingly.
Recognizes health conditions that are a possible risk to others and adheres to appropriate established procedures to help contain risk.
9.
Assures a neat, orderly registration desk and patient waiting area, securing all confidential patient information.
Scheduling: 10.
Initiates patient scheduling activities by prioritizing and accessing a variety of sources, including patient phone calls and digital messaging, orders, scheduled order work queues and MyChart.
11.
Utilizes a variety of information sources to schedule, reschedule and cancel patient appointments.
Information sources include online questionnaires, offline materials and subgroup searches.
12.
Establishes working relationship with staff of assigned clinical departments.
Understands and correctly applies unique clinical department scheduling protocols.
13.
Remains current on scheduling protocols and applies judgment, or seeks management assistance, to ensure safe patient care when clinical department scheduling protocols do not meet patient needs.
14.
Ensures all required key patient scheduling and registration information is captured and verified.
Key information includes referring physician information, insurance coverage, demographics and contact information.
15.
Identifies and communicates to Patient Access management issues that may impact the timeliness and accuracy of patient appointments and subsequent patient care.
16.
Strictly follows confidentiality and equipment security and safeguarding guidelines when working in a remote setting.
Maintains productivity, quality and accuracy levels and communicates regularly with the Supervisor and Manager.
Pre-Registration:17.
Efficiently registers patients, capturing and verifying all required information in order to identify the patient, contact the patient, and receive proper reimbursement for services on initial claim submission.
18.
Ascertains, creates and assigns the guarantor for each patient, including personal/family relations, workers compensation insurance, third parties, behavioral health or others as required.
19.
Identifies records and verifies patient insurance coverage using real time eligibility (RTE); reviews the insurer's response to each verification request and takes appropriate action based on this response.
20.
Applies the appropriate guarantor and insurance to each patient visit.
21.
Communicates financial clearance status to patients.
Advises patients of contract status, self-pay status and payment responsibility and schedules patients with Financial Counseling as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school degree or equivalent Licensure, Certification & Registration: NoneExperience: Prior experience in a business setting providing customer service, while simultaneously processing and verifying electronic demographic, financial or other business-related information and data.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Able to work successfully in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, where some independent decision making is necessary.
Able to process electronic information and data accurately and efficiently.
Pay Range: $20.
50 - $27.
59The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20 hourly 45d ago
Patient Access Rep - 24H - Beverly Call Center
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. 24 hours - Monday through Thursday 9-2pm and Friday 9-1pm Working in Patient Access and as a member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) System Services team, you can have a career that allows you to grow and advance while making a difference in people's lives.
We use a coordinated approach to delivering administrative and operational services across our entire healthcare system.
By leveraging resources across the organization, we're able to provide high-quality, high-value care to the patients and the communities we proudly serve.
The Patient Access Representative ensures that the patient experience in accessing healthcare at BILH is efficient and welcoming, and that patient confidentiality is respected and patient safety is preserved.
Performs a variety of functions to support an accurate, safe, and customer-focused registration process, either electronically, telephonically or in person.
The Patient Access Representative ensures that all proper patient financial and demographic information is obtained and processed so BILH is fully reimbursed for clinical services provided.
The Patient Access Representative handles patient questions and requests accurately and efficiently, ideally with first-call resolution, or by making appropriate referrals to other departments, based on the original purpose of the question and any other questions or requests subsequently disclosed by the patient.
Extensive training including Electronic Health Record (EHR) is provided.
Our team works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, helping our patients navigate their healthcare journey.
Job Description:Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:Registration:1.
Registers patients presenting for visits.
Explains the registration process to patients and responds to patient questions.
2.
Processes patient co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, and balances due.
Safeguards cash, checks and receipts and reconciles cash drawer at the end of each business day.
Assists patients with Kiosk check-in as needed.
3.
Completes the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for each patient and adjusts patient coverage based on results.
4.
Instructs patients and obtains signatures on consent forms, financial forms, and other documents required by the clinical department; distributes documents to patients; scans, processes, and records receipt of all documents collected during registration encounter.
5.
Counsels patients regarding non-covered services, obtaining signatures on Advance Notice Beneficiaries (ABNs), consents and waivers.
6.
Monitors patient waiting area for a smooth, efficient registration flow.
Advises patients of potential delays and takes steps to ensure a pleasant patient experience.
7.
Responds to patient concerns and potential patient safety issues accordingly.
Recognizes health conditions that are a possible risk to others and adheres to appropriate established procedures to help contain risk.
8.
Assures a neat, orderly registration desk and patient waiting area, securing all confidential patient information.
Scheduling:9.
Initiates patient scheduling activities by prioritizing and accessing a variety of sources, including patient phone calls and digital messaging, orders, scheduled order work queues.
10.
Utilizes a variety of information sources to schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments.
Information sources include online questionnaires, offline materials, and subgroup searches.
11.
Establishes working relationships with staff of assigned clinical departments.
Understands and correctly applies unique clinical department scheduling protocols.
12.
Remains current on scheduling protocols and applies judgment, or seeks management assistance, to ensure safe patient care when clinical department scheduling protocols do not meet patient needs.
13.
Ensures all required key patient scheduling and registration information is captured and verified.
Key information includes referring physician information, insurance coverage, demographics, and contact information.
14.
Identifies and communicates to Patient Access management issues that may impact the timeliness and accuracy of patient appointments and subsequent patient care.
15.
Strictly follows confidentiality and equipment security and safeguarding guidelines when working in a remote setting.
Maintains productivity, quality, and accuracy levels and communicates regularly with the Supervisor and Manager.
Pre-Registration:16.
Efficiently registers patients, capturing and verifying all required information in order to identify the patient, contact the patient, and receive proper reimbursement for services on initial claim submission.
17.
Ascertains, creates, and assigns the guarantor for each patient, including personal/family relations, workers compensation insurance, third parties, behavioral health, or others as required.
18.
Identifies records and verifies patient insurance coverage using real-time eligibility (RTE); reviews the insurer's response to each verification request and takes appropriate action based on this response.
19.
Applies the appropriate guarantor and insurance to each patient visit.
20.
Communicates financial clearance status to patients.
Advises patients of contract status, self-pay status, and payment responsibility and schedules patients with Financial Counseling as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: High school degree or equivalent.
Associate's degree preferred.
Licensure, Certification & Registration: NoneExperience: 1-3 years related work experience.
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Able to work successfully in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, where some independent decision-making is necessary.
Able to process electronic information and data accurately and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:· Call Center and/or telephone customer service experience · Strong typing skills 40+wpm.
Knowledge of medical terminology · Bilingual written and verbal communication skills · Familiar with EHR Software Pay Range: $20.
50 - $27.
59The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20 hourly 40d ago
Patient Access Rep - Peabody
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Hours: M-F 2:30pm - 11pm with occasional on call. Working in Patient Access and as a member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) System Services team, you can have a career that allows you to grow and advance while making a difference in people's lives. We use a coordinated approach to delivering administrative and operational services across our entire healthcare system. By leveraging resources across the organization, we're able to provide high-quality, high-value care to the patients and the communities we proudly serve. The Patient Access Representative ensures that the patient experience in accessing healthcare at BILH is efficient and welcoming, and that patient confidentiality is respected and patient safety is preserved. Performs a variety of functions to support an accurate, safe, and customer-focused registration process, either electronically, telephonically or in person. The Patient Access Representative ensures that all proper patient financial and demographic information is obtained and processed so BILH is fully reimbursed for clinical services provided. The Patient Access Representative handles patient questions and requests accurately and efficiently, ideally with first-call resolution, or by making appropriate referrals to other departments, based on the original purpose of the question and any other questions or requests subsequently disclosed by the patient. Extensive training including Electronic Health Record (EHR) is provided. Our team works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, helping our patients navigate their healthcare journey.
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Registration:
1. Registers patients presenting for visits. Explains the registration process to patients and responds to patient questions.
2. Processes patient co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, and balances due. Safeguards cash, checks and receipts and reconciles cash drawer at the end of each business day. Assists patients with Kiosk check-in as needed.
3. Completes the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for each patient and adjusts patient coverage based on results.
4. Instructs patients and obtains signatures on consent forms, financial forms, and other documents required by the clinical department; distributes documents to patients; scans, processes, and records receipt of all documents collected during registration encounter.
5. Counsels patients regarding non-covered services, obtaining signatures on Advance Notice Beneficiaries (ABNs), consents and waivers.
6. Monitors patient waiting area for a smooth, efficient registration flow. Advises patients of potential delays and takes steps to ensure a pleasant patient experience.
7. Responds to patient concerns and potential patient safety issues accordingly. Recognizes health conditions that are a possible risk to others and adheres to appropriate established procedures to help contain risk.
8. Assures a neat, orderly registration desk and patient waiting area, securing all confidential patient information.
Scheduling:
9. Initiates patient scheduling activities by prioritizing and accessing a variety of sources, including patient phone calls and digital messaging, orders, scheduled order work queues.
10. Utilizes a variety of information sources to schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments. Information sources include online questionnaires, offline materials, and subgroup searches.
11. Establishes working relationships with staff of assigned clinical departments. Understands and correctly applies unique clinical department scheduling protocols.
12. Remains current on scheduling protocols and applies judgment, or seeks management assistance, to ensure safe patient care when clinical department scheduling protocols do not meet patient needs.
13. Ensures all required key patient scheduling and registration information is captured and verified. Key information includes referring physician information, insurance coverage, demographics, and contact information.
14. Identifies and communicates to Patient Access management issues that may impact the timeliness and accuracy of patient appointments and subsequent patient care.
15. Strictly follows confidentiality and equipment security and safeguarding guidelines when working in a remote setting. Maintains productivity, quality, and accuracy levels and communicates regularly with the Supervisor and Manager. Pre-Registration:
16. Efficiently registers patients, capturing and verifying all required information in order to identify the patient, contact the patient, and receive proper reimbursement for services on initial claim submission.
17. Ascertains, creates, and assigns the guarantor for each patient, including personal/family relations, workers compensation insurance, third parties, behavioral health, or others as required.
18. Identifies records and verifies patient insurance coverage using real-time eligibility (RTE); reviews the insurer's response to each verification request and takes appropriate action based on this response.
19. Applies the appropriate guarantor and insurance to each patient visit.
20. Communicates financial clearance status to patients. Advises patients of contract status, self-pay status, and payment responsibility and schedules patients with Financial Counseling as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school degree or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.
Licensure, Certification & Registration: None
Experience: 1-3 years related work experience. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Able to work successfully in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, where some independent decision-making is necessary. Able to process electronic information and data accurately and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
· Call Center and/or telephone customer service experience · Strong typing skills 40+wpm. Knowledge of medical terminology · Bilingual written and verbal communication skills · Familiar with EHR Software
Pay Range:
$20.50 - $27.59
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20.5-27.6 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Patient Access Rep - 10:30a - 7p - Danvers
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
This is a full-time day/evening position, the hours will be Mon-Thurs 10:30am-7pm Friday 8:30am-5pm. Contributes to the Hospital's mission by welcoming and registering patients in an efficient and empathetic manner. This administrative/customer service staff position may be the first face of the organization when a patient visits and can have a dramatic impact on making individuals feel welcomed and ease their anxiety by starting their hospital visit professionally. In addition this position impacts patient safety and clinical care by ensuring the patient identifiers are correct and on reimbursement by collecting accurate insurance information and co-pays.
Job Description:
The Patient Access Rep contributes to the Hospital's mission by welcoming and registering patients in an efficient and empathetic manner. This administrative/customer service staff position may be the first face of the organization when a patient visits and can have a dramatic impact on making individuals feel welcomed and ease their anxiety by starting their hospital visit professionally. In addition this position impacts patient safety and clinical care by ensuring the patient identifiers are correct and on reimbursement by collecting accurate insurance information and co-pays.
Registration:
1. Registers patients presenting for visits. Explains the registration process to patients and responds to patient questions.
2. Processes patient co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles and balances due. Safeguards cash, checks and receipts and reconciles cash drawer at end of each business day. Assists patients with Kiosk check-in as needed.
3. Completes the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for each patient and adjusts patient coverage based on results.
4. Instructs patients and obtains signatures on consent forms, financial forms and other documents required by the clinical department; distributes documents to patients; scans, processes and records receipt of all documents collected during registration encounter.
5. Counsels patients regarding non-covered services, obtaining signatures on Advance Notice Beneficiaries (ABNs), consents and waivers.
6. Monitors patient waiting area for a smooth, efficient registration flow. Advises patients of potential delays and takes steps to ensure a pleasant patient experience.
7. Completes registrations on inpatient units who may be missing information from their original registration
8. Responds to patient concerns and potential patient safety issues accordingly. Recognizes health conditions that are a possible risk to others and adheres to appropriate established procedures to help contain risk.
9. Assures a neat, orderly registration desk and patient waiting area, securing all confidential patient information.
Scheduling:
10. Initiates patient scheduling activities by prioritizing and accessing a variety of sources, including patient phone calls and digital messaging, orders, scheduled order work queues and MyChart.
11. Utilizes a variety of information sources to schedule, reschedule and cancel patient appointments. Information sources include online questionnaires, offline materials and subgroup searches.
12. Establishes working relationship with staff of assigned clinical departments. Understands and correctly applies unique clinical department scheduling protocols.
13. Remains current on scheduling protocols and applies judgment, or seeks management assistance, to ensure safe patient care when clinical department scheduling protocols do not meet patient needs.
14. Ensures all required key patient scheduling and registration information is captured and verified. Key information includes referring physician information, insurance coverage, demographics and contact information.
15. Identifies and communicates to Patient Access management issues that may impact the timeliness and accuracy of patient appointments and subsequent patient care.
16. Strictly follows confidentiality and equipment security and safeguarding guidelines when working in a remote setting. Maintains productivity, quality and accuracy levels and communicates regularly with the Supervisor and Manager.
Pre-Registration:
17. Efficiently registers patients, capturing and verifying all required information in order to identify the patient, contact the patient, and receive proper reimbursement for services on initial claim submission.
18. Ascertains, creates and assigns the guarantor for each patient, including personal/family relations, workers compensation insurance, third parties, behavioral health or others as required.
19. Identifies records and verifies patient insurance coverage using real time eligibility (RTE); reviews the insurer's response to each verification request and takes appropriate action based on this response.
20. Applies the appropriate guarantor and insurance to each patient visit.
21. Communicates financial clearance status to patients. Advises patients of contract status, self-pay status and payment responsibility and schedules patients with Financial Counseling as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school degree or equivalent
Licensure, Certification & Registration: None
Experience:
Prior experience in a business setting providing customer service, while simultaneously processing and verifying electronic demographic, financial or other business-related information and data.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Able to work successfully in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, where some independent decision making is necessary. Able to process electronic information and data accurately and efficiently.
Pay Range:
$20.50 - $27.59
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20.5-27.6 hourly Auto-Apply 44d ago
Patient Service Representative - Pain Management Center 8am - 4:30pm
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
The Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine provides a full range of leading-edge anesthesia services in all operating rooms, intensive care units, obstetric, and non-surgical procedure areas (including gastrointestinal endoscopy, and electrophysiology) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. Our first commitment is to provide compassionate, world-class care to all our patients. We are one of the top academic anesthesia departments in the US in clinical anesthesia and research and, as a Harvard Medical School affiliated hospital, our educational programs are among the best in the country. The department is internationally recognized for both clinical care and research. Our renowned research program produces innovative work that is making major strides in improving patient care in anesthesia, critical care, pain and headache treatment. We also have advanced innovative technologies in the field, including 3-D imaging and guided ultrasound to provide minimally-invasive, safe care for the most successful outcomes.
Our department continues to grow and thrive in a culture of respect that supports the professional development and personal well-being of our staff. In addition, we have a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and actively seek a diverse workforce that celebrates and honors the many cultures and perspectives represented by our staff.
This position is a part of the William Arnold - Carol A. Warfield, MD Pain Management Center at One Brookline Place, conveniently located next to the Brookline Village T stop. Our pain clinicians offer a wide-range of compassionate, comprehensive and cutting-edge treatments for chronic and complex pain and for migraine and other types of headache pain.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
Answers, screens and processes a high volume of calls in a professional manner. Utilizes and adheres to the phone scripts and guidelines for triaging calls. Asks appropriate questions and uses independent judgment within scope of knowledge and authority to determine the type of appointment, appropriate provider and urgency needed.
Utilizes centralized scheduling system and software applications to schedule appointments. Verifies and updates patients' demographic information and transfers to registration for update as needed. Obtains necessary referrals for scheduled visit and documents in system. Document appropriate payer information, including worker's compensation and auto liability.
Informs patient of necessary preparation for scheduled visit, including providing documents, films and notes from other providers, required preparation and protocol for diagnostic tests and procedures.
Coordinates and interprets multiple data sets required for efficient scheduling of office visits, diagnostic tests and procedures. Coordinates availability of professional services for maximum cost effective utilization of staff, space, equipment and optimal timing for patients and providers. Addresses scheduling problems and concerns with manager to resolve issues.
Records and forwards accurate messages to providers and staff. Triages calls for urgent information or services to appropriate staff. Responds to requests for information or assistance within scope of knowledge and authority. Resolves and responds to provider email requests in an efficient and professional manner.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred.
1-3 years related work experience required.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Call Center and/or telephone customer service experience
Strong typing skills 40+wpm. Knowledge of medical terminology
Bilingual written and verbal communication skills
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
Pay Range:
$20.50 - $25.50
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Patient Service Representative - Pain Management Center 8am - 4:30pm (Open)
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
This position works within the Ambulatory Float Pool as a Patient Service Rep. Ambulatory Float Pool staff are assigned to a short-staffed clinic. Typically Float Pool assignments last from 60 to 90 days, after which Float Pool staff are assigned to a different clinic. Working in the Ambulatory Float Pool is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a variety of Ambulatory specialties while enhancing individual skills. Hours for each assignment vary, and will change from assignment to assignment.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
Answers, screens and processes a high volume of calls in a professional manner. Utilizes and adheres to the phone scripts and guidelines for triaging calls. Asks appropriate questions and uses independent judgment within scope of knowledge and authority to determine the type of appointment, appropriate provider and urgency needed.
Utilizes centralized scheduling system and software applications to schedule appointments. Verifies and updates patients' demographic information and transfers to registration for update as needed. Obtains necessary referrals for scheduled visit and documents in system. Document appropriate payer information, including worker's compensation and auto liability.
Informs patient of necessary preparation for scheduled visit, including providing documents, films and notes from other providers, required preparation and protocol for diagnostic tests and procedures.
Coordinates and interprets multiple data sets required for efficient scheduling of office visits, diagnostic tests and procedures. Coordinates availability of professional services for maximum cost effective utilization of staff, space, equipment and optimal timing for patients and providers. Addresses scheduling problems and concerns with manager to resolve issues.
Records and forwards accurate messages to providers and staff. Triages calls for urgent information or services to appropriate staff. Responds to requests for information or assistance within scope of knowledge and authority. Resolves and responds to provider email requests in an efficient and professional manner.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred.
1-3 years related work experience required.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Call Center and/or telephone customer service experience
Strong typing skills 40+wpm. Knowledge of medical terminology
Bilingual written and verbal communication skills
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
Pay Range:
$20.50 - $25.50
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20 hourly Auto-Apply 7d ago
Patient Access Representative, Days, 32 hours
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.** Hours are: 8:30am-5pm, with every-other Weekend for the Emergency Department. Working in Patient Access and as a member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) System Services team, you can have a career that allows you to grow and advance while making a difference in people's lives. We use a coordinated approach to delivering administrative and operational services across our entire healthcare system. By leveraging resources across the organization, we're able to provide high-quality, high-value care to the patients and the communities we proudly serve. The Patient Access Representative ensures that the patient experience in accessing healthcare at BILH is efficient and welcoming, and that patient confidentiality is respected and patient safety is preserved. Performs a variety of functions to support an accurate, safe, and customer-focused registration process, either electronically, telephonically or in person. The Patient Access Representative ensures that all proper patient financial and demographic information is obtained and processed so BILH is fully reimbursed for clinical services provided. The Patient Access Representative handles patient questions and requests accurately and efficiently, ideally with first-call resolution, or by making appropriate referrals to other departments, based on the original purpose of the question and any other questions or requests subsequently disclosed by the patient. Extensive training including Electronic Health Record (EHR) is provided. Our team works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, helping our patients navigate their healthcare journey.
**Job Description:**
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:**
Registration:
1. Registers patients presenting for visits. Explains the registration process to patients and responds to patient questions.
2. Processes patient co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, and balances due. Safeguards cash, checks and receipts and reconciles cash drawer at the end of each business day. Assists patients with Kiosk check-in as needed.
3. Completes the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for each patient and adjusts patient coverage based on results.
4. Instructs patients and obtains signatures on consent forms, financial forms, and other documents required by the clinical department; distributes documents to patients; scans, processes, and records receipt of all documents collected during registration encounter.
5. Counsels patients regarding non-covered services, obtaining signatures on Advance Notice Beneficiaries (ABNs), consents and waivers.
6. Monitors patient waiting area for a smooth, efficient registration flow. Advises patients of potential delays and takes steps to ensure a pleasant patient experience.
7. Responds to patient concerns and potential patient safety issues accordingly. Recognizes health conditions that are a possible risk to others and adheres to appropriate established procedures to help contain risk.
8. Assures a neat, orderly registration desk and patient waiting area, securing all confidential patient information.
Scheduling:
9. Initiates patient scheduling activities by prioritizing and accessing a variety of sources, including patient phone calls and digital messaging, orders, scheduled order work queues.
10. Utilizes a variety of information sources to schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments. Information sources include online questionnaires, offline materials, and subgroup searches.
11. Establishes working relationships with staff of assigned clinical departments. Understands and correctly applies unique clinical department scheduling protocols.
12. Remains current on scheduling protocols and applies judgment, or seeks management assistance, to ensure safe patient care when clinical department scheduling protocols do not meet patient needs.
13. Ensures all required key patient scheduling and registration information is captured and verified. Key information includes referring physician information, insurance coverage, demographics, and contact information.
14. Identifies and communicates to Patient Access management issues that may impact the timeliness and accuracy of patient appointments and subsequent patient care.
15. Strictly follows confidentiality and equipment security and safeguarding guidelines when working in a remote setting. Maintains productivity, quality, and accuracy levels and communicates regularly with the Supervisor and Manager. Pre-Registration:
16. Efficiently registers patients, capturing and verifying all required information in order to identify the patient, contact the patient, and receive proper reimbursement for services on initial claim submission.
17. Ascertains, creates, and assigns the guarantor for each patient, including personal/family relations, workers compensation insurance, third parties, behavioral health, or others as required.
18. Identifies records and verifies patient insurance coverage using real-time eligibility (RTE); reviews the insurer's response to each verification request and takes appropriate action based on this response.
19. Applies the appropriate guarantor and insurance to each patient visit.
20. Communicates financial clearance status to patients. Advises patients of contract status, self-pay status, and payment responsibility and schedules patients with Financial Counseling as needed.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Education: High school degree or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.
Licensure, Certification & Registration: None
Experience: 1-3 years related work experience. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Able to work successfully in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, where some independent decision-making is necessary. Able to process electronic information and data accurately and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
· Call Center and/or telephone customer service experience · Strong typing skills 40+wpm. Knowledge of medical terminology · Bilingual written and verbal communication skills · Familiar with EHR Software
**Pay Range:**
$20.50 - $30.46
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.**
**More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.**
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
$20 hourly 60d+ ago
Patient Access Rep - 8-4:30p - Danvers
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
This is a full-time position supporting main check in/check out area. Hours are M-F 8:00-4:30 Working in Patient Access and as a member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) System Services team, you can have a career that allows you to grow and advance while making a difference in people's lives. We use a coordinated approach to delivering administrative and operational services across our entire healthcare system. By leveraging resources across the organization, we're able to provide high-quality, high-value care to the patients and the communities we proudly serve. The Patient Access Representative ensures that the patient experience in accessing healthcare at BILH is efficient and welcoming, and that patient confidentiality is respected and patient safety is preserved. Performs a variety of functions to support an accurate, safe, and customer-focused registration process, either electronically, telephonically or in person. The Patient Access Representative ensures that all proper patient financial and demographic information is obtained and processed so BILH is fully reimbursed for clinical services provided. The Patient Access Representative handles patient questions and requests accurately and efficiently, ideally with first-call resolution, or by making appropriate referrals to other departments, based on the original purpose of the question and any other questions or requests subsequently disclosed by the patient. Extensive training including Electronic Health Record (EHR) is provided. Our team works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, helping our patients navigate their healthcare journey.
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Registration:
1. Registers patients presenting for visits. Explains the registration process to patients and responds to patient questions.
2. Processes patient co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, and balances due. Safeguards cash, checks and receipts and reconciles cash drawer at the end of each business day. Assists patients with Kiosk check-in as needed.
3. Completes the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for each patient and adjusts patient coverage based on results.
4. Instructs patients and obtains signatures on consent forms, financial forms, and other documents required by the clinical department; distributes documents to patients; scans, processes, and records receipt of all documents collected during registration encounter.
5. Counsels patients regarding non-covered services, obtaining signatures on Advance Notice Beneficiaries (ABNs), consents and waivers.
6. Monitors patient waiting area for a smooth, efficient registration flow. Advises patients of potential delays and takes steps to ensure a pleasant patient experience.
7. Responds to patient concerns and potential patient safety issues accordingly. Recognizes health conditions that are a possible risk to others and adheres to appropriate established procedures to help contain risk.
8. Assures a neat, orderly registration desk and patient waiting area, securing all confidential patient information.
Scheduling:
9. Initiates patient scheduling activities by prioritizing and accessing a variety of sources, including patient phone calls and digital messaging, orders, scheduled order work queues.
10. Utilizes a variety of information sources to schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments. Information sources include online questionnaires, offline materials, and subgroup searches.
11. Establishes working relationships with staff of assigned clinical departments. Understands and correctly applies unique clinical department scheduling protocols.
12. Remains current on scheduling protocols and applies judgment, or seeks management assistance, to ensure safe patient care when clinical department scheduling protocols do not meet patient needs.
13. Ensures all required key patient scheduling and registration information is captured and verified. Key information includes referring physician information, insurance coverage, demographics, and contact information.
14. Identifies and communicates to Patient Access management issues that may impact the timeliness and accuracy of patient appointments and subsequent patient care.
15. Strictly follows confidentiality and equipment security and safeguarding guidelines when working in a remote setting. Maintains productivity, quality, and accuracy levels and communicates regularly with the Supervisor and Manager. Pre-Registration:
16. Efficiently registers patients, capturing and verifying all required information in order to identify the patient, contact the patient, and receive proper reimbursement for services on initial claim submission.
17. Ascertains, creates, and assigns the guarantor for each patient, including personal/family relations, workers compensation insurance, third parties, behavioral health, or others as required.
18. Identifies records and verifies patient insurance coverage using real-time eligibility (RTE); reviews the insurer's response to each verification request and takes appropriate action based on this response.
19. Applies the appropriate guarantor and insurance to each patient visit.
20. Communicates financial clearance status to patients. Advises patients of contract status, self-pay status, and payment responsibility and schedules patients with Financial Counseling as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school degree or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.
Licensure, Certification & Registration: None
Experience: 1-3 years related work experience. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Able to work successfully in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, where some independent decision-making is necessary. Able to process electronic information and data accurately and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
· Call Center and/or telephone customer service experience · Strong typing skills 40+wpm. Knowledge of medical terminology · Bilingual written and verbal communication skills · Familiar with EHR Software
Pay Range:
$20.50 - $27.59
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$20 hourly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Senior Patient Access Representative
Beth Israel Lahey Health 3.1
Billing representative job at Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Working in Patient Access and as a member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) System Services team, you can have a career that allows you to grow and advance while making a difference in people's lives.
We use a coordinated approach to delivering administrative and operational services across our entire healthcare system.
By leveraging resources across the organization, we're able to provide high-quality, high-value care to the patients and the communities we proudly serve.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Patient Access, the Senior Patient Access Representative assists the team according to the department's established policies, procedures, and practices to meet its goals.
Interacts routinely with staff, patients, and other departments within the hospital to ensure patient satisfaction with the BILH registration experience.
The incumbent will be to assist a team of Patient Access Representatives with training, handling registration-related calls, escalations, and maintaining accurate and timely reports, logs, files, and related information as required.
Job Description:Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:· Acts as a resource for questions regarding all registration processes both established and new.
Performs as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the knowledge of private and Government payers including their unique requirements.
Fields technical questions and identifies issues/solutions for CCC OPD Registration functions including Eligibility Reports and Registration.
· Serves as a role model of professional behavior to the staff within their areas of responsibility and throughout the department, particularly in customer service, quality, attendance, and in achieving departmental goals.
· Answers telephone and register patients and update patient's records.
Meet department standards relative to ACD policies and efficiencies; help manage voice mail messages within the same business day, registration emails and EHR requests.
· Helps with monitoring QA reports to identify training needs & ensure standards are met.
Demonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior.
· Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with the patient and the patient's family.
Contributes to a positive patient experience for patients and families through courteous phone greetings and registration activities.
Demonstrates a positive, proactive approach required for the implementation of new programs and services that support the department's goals and objectives.
Competencies: · Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
· Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge, and skills based on general precedents.
· Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures.
May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines.
Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations.
Work progress is monitored by the supervisor/manager.
· Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
· Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
· Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
· Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
· Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: High School diploma or GED required.
Associate's degree preferred.
Licensure, Certification & Registration: N/AExperience: 1-3 years related work experience required.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:· Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior and partner with all team members to achieve goals.
· Receptive to others' ideas and opinions and have a flexible schedule to be able to support department needs.
· Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication and actively promote teamwork and work ethics and always maintain confidentiality.
· Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications.
May produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases.
Pay Range: $21.
53 - $28.
97The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together.
Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled