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Patient Access Representative
Saratoga Hospital 4.5
Patient access representative job at Saratoga Hospital
Summary of Position: Obtains, verifies and records all patient information through the registrations process to ensure proper records for all services received. #Provides support for scheduling and ordering of miscellaneous exams when necessary.# Assumes responsibility for maintaining confidential patient information and responsible with patient reception, direction and correspondence. # Primary Job Responsibilities: Greeting Patients: Welcomes patients and accurately enters their information to#applicable system.# Verifies the patient#s identification.# Uses proper identification and greeting when answering phone calls.# Triage calls and messages, and route to appropriate person/department as necessary. Patient Registration: Collects all patient demographics in an accurate and efficient manner.# Obtains all signatures on appropriate paperwork.# Ensures a valid order is in the system.# Orders additional testing if needed (labs and/or imaging). Insurance Verification: Obtains insurance information and scans card(s) into system.# Verifies insurance is up to date and accurate.# Check Medical Necessity.# Diagnosis Coding and abstracting when needed by department. Collections: Collection patient copays and enters payments directly into the system.# Completes patient estimates when needed.# Medical Records: Maintain confidential medical records.# Obtains records necessary for office visit.# Process requests for medical information in accordance with established policies and procedures.# Respond to patient request for medical records. Scheduling: Schedules medical office appointments and/or basic diagnostic testing when needed. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED.##Three (3) years of customer service experience required.# An Associate#s Degree will be considered in lieu of work experience. Medical terminology certificate preferred. # Record processing test to be administered in Human Resources. # Primary Care and Specialty Off-Site Depts.: At least one year of medical office experience preferred.# # Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.# Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.# Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion. Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with patients, co-workers and medical staff. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.# Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner. Must be flexible# #Takes initiative and embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally. Must be efficient and effective in the use of resources. Basic computer skills. Salary Range: $17.58#- $25.87 Pay Grade: 15 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.
Summary of Position: Obtains, verifies and records all patient information through the registrations process to ensure proper records for all services received. Provides support for scheduling and ordering of miscellaneous exams when necessary. Assumes responsibility for maintaining confidential patient information and responsible with patient reception, direction and correspondence.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
* Greeting Patients: Welcomes patients and accurately enters their information to applicable system. Verifies the patient's identification. Uses proper identification and greeting when answering phone calls. Triage calls and messages, and route to appropriate person/department as necessary.
* Patient Registration: Collects all patient demographics in an accurate and efficient manner. Obtains all signatures on appropriate paperwork. Ensures a valid order is in the system. Orders additional testing if needed (labs and/or imaging).
* Insurance Verification: Obtains insurance information and scans card(s) into system. Verifies insurance is up to date and accurate. Check Medical Necessity. Diagnosis Coding and abstracting when needed by department.
* Collections: Collection patient copays and enters payments directly into the system. Completes patient estimates when needed.
* Medical Records: Maintain confidential medical records. Obtains records necessary for office visit. Process requests for medical information in accordance with established policies and procedures. Respond to patient request for medical records.
* Scheduling: Schedules medical office appointments and/or basic diagnostic testing when needed.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Three (3) years of customer service experience required. An Associate's Degree will be considered in lieu of work experience. Medical terminology certificate preferred.
Record processing test to be administered in Human Resources.
Primary Care and Specialty Off-Site Depts.: At least one year of medical office experience preferred.
Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
* Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
* Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
* Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.
* Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with patients, co-workers and medical staff.
* Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
* Must be flexible
* Takes initiative and embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
* Must be efficient and effective in the use of resources.
* Basic computer skills.
Salary Range: $17.58 - $25.87
Pay Grade: 15
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.
$17.6-25.9 hourly 7d ago
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Access Representative I
Albany Med 4.4
Saratoga Springs, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
PatientAccess
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$40,495.10 - $52,643.64The Access Service Representative I is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate patient look up to ensure correct patient is being registered.
Responsible for discerning demographic and insurance information to ensure accurate registration
Responsible to interpret information received from Insurance Payer regarding patient's eligibility and financial responsibility
Responsible for discussing financial obligation of patient and collect via cash, credit card or check
Responsible for explaining regulatory forms and answer questions from patient; obtain signatures accordingly
Responsible for scanning or managing online form template to maintain the Electronic Health Record
Comprehend Federal, State, Third Party Payer regulations as it pertains to a hospital registration.
Ability to work in multiple systems during a telephone call or patient facing interaction to complete an accurate registration and support clinical workflow.
Functional Competencies
Social and Emotional Intelligence
Ability to deal with a diverse population including critically injured, mentally disturbed and belligerent
Patient centric - customer service
Conflict Management
Team-oriented support
Adaptable to high-stress situation
Excellent communication skill
Qualifications
High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
1-3 years applicable experience; customer service and strong computer skill - required
Hospital or Clinic setting office experience - preferred
Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit
Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
Ability to remain composed under pressure
Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
Team minded worth ethic
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Demands
Standing - Occasionally
Walking - Occasionally
Sitting - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 58d ago
Access Specialist I - ED
Albany Med 4.4
Saratoga Springs, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
Admitting Operations
Work Shift:
ED DIFF_EVENING (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$40,495.10 - $52,643.64The Emergency Department Access Specialist I is a position that must be able to deal in a 'pressure cooker' environment. The EDAS I, is a hybrid position combining the AccessRepresentative position and the Health Unit Coordinator position. The position includes but is not limited to rotating positions as needed ~ being trained and expected to rotate assignments in multiple disciplines within the Emergency Departments. The disciplines include:
• Triage of walk-in patients - encompasses a quick data collection and entering in ADT System; placing of patient wristband for patient safety; acquiring a regulatory signature on the HIXNY Consent. Additionally, if patient is seen by a provider complete a full registration including General Consent and collection of financial responsibility
The Triage role is required to accurately identify patient in the ADT system to ensure correct patient is selected. This is many times problematic; patient does not have identification.
• ED Zone Support - includes answering of multi-line (10) telephone and managing all inquiries, transferring of telephone calls; discharging of patients via the patient medical record; verifying all laboratory specimens placed in a hazardous bag for accurate labeling by nurse or provider.
• Bedside Registration - Collection of demographic information, insurance, regulatory consent forms and collection of financial responsibility at patient's bedside
• EMS Desk - shadow answer EMS Radio (Ambulance Agency calls from the field) and provides a brief description of patient age, complaint, Vital Signs, ambulance agency capture.
The EMS Desk role is responsible for the accurate identification of the patient with quite often no identification, EMS inaccuracy of capture of information and management of UNKNOWN Patient policy and procedure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the accurate patient identification in a highly stressful situation; this responsibility is a Patient Safety measure.
Bedside registration including the need to work from a WOW; collecting patient demographic information; insurance information and obtain signatures for regulatory forms via Document Management/electronic signature; the collection includes Medicare patients collecting the regulatory mandate of the MSPQ information
Responsible for identifying and verifying insurance at bedside; obtaining additional information if No Fault or Worker's Compensation for MVA patients and employee's hurt at work.
Ensure Access' expectations of key clinical measures are executed and timeframes met ie: Chest pain - Door to EKG notification.
Ability to review, assess and assign the appropriate health insurance plan and collect copayment, if applicable at bedside.
Ability to interact effectively with external agency personnel: EMS Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies and Correction Facilities.
Capture of patient's pharmacy in support of expediate discharge by nurse and physician
Answering multi-line telephone and managing all calls in calm, courteous, respectful manner
Capture brief information via Ambulance Radio including patient description, age, chief complaint and Vital Signs
Managing the ED Patient Tracker and completing the Access Specialists tasks as identified
Laboratory specimen verification and assurance of timely send to laboratory
Responsible to manage daily workflow during scheduled and unscheduled SYSTEM downtimes - following downtime procedures. Responsible for downtime flow in the ED during system downtimes.
Ensure EMTALA Regulations are maintained.
Functional Competencies
Social and Emotional Intelligence
Ability to deal with a diverse population including critically injured, mentally disturbed and belligerent
Patient centric - customer service
Conflict Management
Team-oriented support
Adaptable to high-stress situation
Excellent communication skill
Qualifications
High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
Associate's Degree - preferred
1-3 years in customer service experience, or a hospital or clinic setting - preferred
Ability to keep composure in a high-stress environment.
Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of high intensity situations
Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
Ability to manage contained blood, urine and other bodily fluids
Ability to handle a multi-line telephone system; paging required
Ability to push 35- 50 lb WOW
Must be able to stand for long periods of time. (Sneakers are permitted)
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Constantly
Lifting - Rarely
Carrying - Rarely
Pushing - Constantly (35-50lbs)
Pulling - Constantly (35-50lbs)
Climbing - Rarely
Balancing - Rarely
Stooping - Rarely
Kneeling - Rarely
Crouching - Rarely
Crawling - Rarely
Reaching - Rarely
Handling - Occasionally
Grasping - Occasionally
Feeling - Frequently
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Noise - Occasionally
Hazards - Rarely
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 16d ago
Access Specialist I - ED CMH
Albany Med 4.4
Hudson, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
Admitting Operations
Work Shift:
ED DIFF_NIGHT (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$40,495.10 - $52,643.64The Emergency Department Access Specialist I is a position that must be able to deal in a 'pressure cooker' environment. The EDAS I, is a hybrid position combining the AccessRepresentative position and the Health Unit Coordinator position. The position includes but is not limited to rotating positions as needed ~ being trained and expected to rotate assignments in multiple disciplines within the Emergency Departments. The disciplines include:
• Triage of walk-in patients - encompasses a quick data collection and entering in ADT System; placing of patient wristband for patient safety; acquiring a regulatory signature on the HIXNY Consent. Additionally, if patient is seen by a provider complete a full registration including General Consent and collection of financial responsibility
The Triage role is required to accurately identify patient in the ADT system to ensure correct patient is selected. This is many times problematic; patient does not have identification.
• ED Zone Support - includes answering of multi-line (10) telephone and managing all inquiries, transferring of telephone calls; discharging of patients via the patient medical record; verifying all laboratory specimens placed in a hazardous bag for accurate labeling by nurse or provider.
• Bedside Registration - Collection of demographic information, insurance, regulatory consent forms and collection of financial responsibility at patient's bedside
• EMS Desk - shadow answer EMS Radio (Ambulance Agency calls from the field) and provides a brief description of patient age, complaint, Vital Signs, ambulance agency capture.
The EMS Desk role is responsible for the accurate identification of the patient with quite often no identification, EMS inaccuracy of capture of information and management of UNKNOWN Patient policy and procedure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the accurate patient identification in a highly stressful situation; this responsibility is a Patient Safety measure.
Bedside registration including the need to work from a WOW; collecting patient demographic information; insurance information and obtain signatures for regulatory forms via Document Management/electronic signature; the collection includes Medicare patients collecting the regulatory mandate of the MSPQ information
Responsible for identifying and verifying insurance at bedside; obtaining additional information if No Fault or Worker's Compensation for MVA patients and employee's hurt at work.
Ensure Access' expectations of key clinical measures are executed and timeframes met ie: Chest pain - Door to EKG notification.
Ability to review, assess and assign the appropriate health insurance plan and collect copayment, if applicable at bedside.
Ability to interact effectively with external agency personnel: EMS Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies and Correction Facilities.
Capture of patient's pharmacy in support of expediate discharge by nurse and physician
Answering multi-line telephone and managing all calls in calm, courteous, respectful manner
Capture brief information via Ambulance Radio including patient description, age, chief complaint and Vital Signs
Managing the ED Patient Tracker and completing the Access Specialists tasks as identified
Laboratory specimen verification and assurance of timely send to laboratory
Responsible to manage daily workflow during scheduled and unscheduled SYSTEM downtimes - following downtime procedures. Responsible for downtime flow in the ED during system downtimes.
Ensure EMTALA Regulations are maintained.
Functional Competencies
Social and Emotional Intelligence
Ability to deal with a diverse population including critically injured, mentally disturbed and belligerent
Patient centric - customer service
Conflict Management
Team-oriented support
Adaptable to high-stress situation
Excellent communication skill
Qualifications
High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
Associate's Degree - preferred
1-3 years in customer service experience, or a hospital or clinic setting - preferred
Ability to keep composure in a high-stress environment.
Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of high intensity situations
Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
Ability to manage contained blood, urine and other bodily fluids
Ability to handle a multi-line telephone system; paging required
Ability to push 35- 50 lb WOW
Must be able to stand for long periods of time. (Sneakers are permitted)
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Constantly
Lifting - Rarely
Carrying - Rarely
Pushing - Constantly (35-50lbs)
Pulling - Constantly (35-50lbs)
Climbing - Rarely
Balancing - Rarely
Stooping - Rarely
Kneeling - Rarely
Crouching - Rarely
Crawling - Rarely
Reaching - Rarely
Handling - Occasionally
Grasping - Occasionally
Feeling - Frequently
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Noise - Occasionally
Hazards - Rarely
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 55d ago
Patient Access Senior Associate - Emergency Department
Albany Med 4.4
New Scotland, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
Admitting Operations
Work Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$41,136.28 - $57,590.79The PatientAccess Senior Associate is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for creating encounters in ADT representing service patient is receiving
Responsible to discern demographic and insurance information to ensure and accurate registration
Responsible to interpret information received from Insurance Payer regarding patient's eligibility and financial responsibility
Responsible to discuss financial obligation of patient and collect via cash, credit card or check
Responsible to explain regulatory forms and answer questions from patient; obtain signatures accordingly
Responsible for scanning or managing online form template to maintain the Electronic Health Record
Comprehend Federal, State, Third Party Payer regulations as it pertains to a hospital registration.
Ability to work in multiple systems during a telephone call or patient facing interaction to complete an accurate registration and support clinical workflow.
Responsible for review of services being rendered to ensure the appropriate setting of care has been assigned by the physician's office; if not, physician staff will be advised of the contractual or regulatory expectation warranting a change of setting of care. For example: Inpatient to Outpatient or Inpatient Only requirement
Ability to respond to requests for estimates for service being rendered or expected to be rendered
Contact patient if issues or data missing impeding ability to financially secure encounter.
Responsible for securing encounters with extremely tight timeframes due to late booking of service
Qualifications:
HS Diploma, Associates Preferred
CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire)
Strong computer skills
3 - 5 years experience
Hospital or Physician office experience preferred
Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care
Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
Ability to multitask in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of very tight timeframes to execute task
Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
Ability to remain composed under pressure
Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
Team minded worth ethic
Demonstrated ability interpret patient's insurance benefits and apply the applicable contractual obligations
Critical thinking ability regarding issues with financially securing payment
Ability to discuss sensitive concepts with patients regarding financial obligations
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$41.1k-57.6k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Patient Access Senior Associate - Emergency Department
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: Admitting Operations Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79 The PatientAccess Sr. Associate is responsible for knowing all aspects of the 'PASED' position - in the Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department (PASED) is a position that must be able to deal in a 'pressure cooker' environment. The PASED is a hybrid position combining the PatientAccessRepresentative position and the Health Unit Coordinator position. The position includes but is not limited to: rotating between the Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department; being trained and expected to rotate assignments in 6 disciplines with the Emergency Departments.
The PatientAccess Senior Associate is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for creating encounters in ADT representing service patient is receiving
* Responsible to discern demographic and insurance information to ensure and accurate registration
* Responsible to interpret information received from Insurance Payer regarding patient's eligibility and financial responsibility
* Responsible to discuss financial obligation of patient and collect via cash, credit card or check
* Responsible to explain regulatory forms and answer questions from patient; obtain signatures accordingly
* Responsible for scanning or managing online form template to maintain the Electronic Health Record
* Comprehend Federal, State, Third Party Payer regulations as it pertains to a hospital registration.
* Ability to work in multiple systems during a telephone call or patient facing interaction to complete an accurate registration and support clinical workflow.
* Responsible for review of services being rendered to ensure the appropriate setting of care has been assigned by the physician's office; if not, physician staff will be advised of the contractual or regulatory expectation warranting a change of setting of care. For example: Inpatient to Outpatient or Inpatient Only requirement
* Ability to respond to requests for estimates for service being rendered or expected to be rendered
* Contact patient if issues or data missing impeding ability to financially secure encounter.
* Responsible for securing encounters with extremely tight timeframes due to late booking of service
Qualifications:
* HS Diploma, Associates Preferred
* CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire)
* Strong computer skills
* 3 - 5 years experience
* Hospital or Physician office experience preferred
* Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care
* Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
* Ability to multitask in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of very tight timeframes to execute task
* Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
* Ability to remain composed under pressure
* Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
* Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
* Team minded worth ethic
* Demonstrated ability interpret patient's insurance benefits and apply the applicable contractual obligations
* Critical thinking ability regarding issues with financially securing payment
* Ability to discuss sensitive concepts with patients regarding financial obligations
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$41.1k-57.6k yearly Auto-Apply 51d ago
Patient Access Senior Associate - Emergency Department
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: Admitting Operations Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79 The PatientAccess Senior Associate is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for creating encounters in ADT representing service patient is receiving
* Responsible to discern demographic and insurance information to ensure and accurate registration
* Responsible to interpret information received from Insurance Payer regarding patient's eligibility and financial responsibility
* Responsible to discuss financial obligation of patient and collect via cash, credit card or check
* Responsible to explain regulatory forms and answer questions from patient; obtain signatures accordingly
* Responsible for scanning or managing online form template to maintain the Electronic Health Record
* Comprehend Federal, State, Third Party Payer regulations as it pertains to a hospital registration.
* Ability to work in multiple systems during a telephone call or patient facing interaction to complete an accurate registration and support clinical workflow.
* Responsible for review of services being rendered to ensure the appropriate setting of care has been assigned by the physician's office; if not, physician staff will be advised of the contractual or regulatory expectation warranting a change of setting of care. For example: Inpatient to Outpatient or Inpatient Only requirement
* Ability to respond to requests for estimates for service being rendered or expected to be rendered
* Contact patient if issues or data missing impeding ability to financially secure encounter.
* Responsible for securing encounters with extremely tight timeframes due to late booking of service
Qualifications:
* HS Diploma, Associates Preferred
* CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire)
* Strong computer skills
* 3 - 5 years experience
* Hospital or Physician office experience preferred
* Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care
* Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
* Ability to multitask in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of very tight timeframes to execute task
* Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
* Ability to remain composed under pressure
* Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
* Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
* Team minded worth ethic
* Demonstrated ability interpret patient's insurance benefits and apply the applicable contractual obligations
* Critical thinking ability regarding issues with financially securing payment
* Ability to discuss sensitive concepts with patients regarding financial obligations
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$41.1k-57.6k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Patient Access Specialist
Albany Med 4.4
New Scotland, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
PatientAccess
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$40,495.10 - $52,643.64The PatientAccess Specialist is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or
patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response
and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability
to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with
patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient
based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Education:
Associates Preferred
Licensure, Certification & Registration:
CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire)
Experience:
Strong computer skill
3 - 5 years experience
Hospital or Physician office experience, preferred
Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of very tight timeframes to execute task
Strong understanding of ADT system; encounter correction
Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
Ability to remain composed under pressure
Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
Team minded worth ethic
Demonstrated ability interpret patient's insurance benefits and apply the applicable contractual obligations
Critical thinking ability regarding issues with financially securing payment
Ability to discuss sensitive concepts with patients regarding financial obligations
The PatientAccess Specialist is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or
patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response
and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability
to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with
patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient
based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Patient Access Rep
Albany Med 4.4
New Scotland, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
PatientAccess
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$40,495.10 - $52,643.64The PatientAccessRepresentative is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for creating encounters in ADT representing service patient is receiving
Responsible to discern demographic and insurance information to ensure and accurate registration
Responsible to interpret information received from Insurance Payer regarding patient's eligibility and financial responsibility
Responsible to discuss financial obligation of patient and collect via cash, credit card or check
Responsible to explain regulatory forms and answer questions from patient; obtain signatures accordingly
Responsible for scanning or managing online form template to maintain the Electronic Health Record
Comprehend Federal, State, Third Party Payer regulations as it pertains to a hospital registration.
Ability to work in multiple systems during a telephone call or patient facing interaction to complete an accurate registration and support clinical workflow.
Qualifications
High School Graduate - required
Associate's Degree relevant area of study - preferred
1-3 years Hospital or Physician office experience - preferred
Computer skills (High proficiency)
Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit
Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
Ability to remain composed under pressure
Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
Team minded worth ethic
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Patient Access Specialist - Emergency Department
Albany Med 4.4
New Scotland, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
Admitting Operations
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$40,495.10 - $52,643.64The PatientAccess Specialist is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
• HS Diploma, Associates Preferred
• CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire)
• Strong computer skills
• 3 - 5 years experience
• Hospital or Physician office experience preferred
• Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care
• Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
• Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of very tight timeframes to execute task
• Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
• Ability to remain composed under pressure
• Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
• Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
• Team minded worth ethic
• Demonstrated ability interpret patient's insurance benefits and apply the applicable contractual obligations
• Critical thinking ability regarding issues with financially securing payment
• Ability to discuss sensitive concepts with patients regarding financial obligations
Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
A. Mission, Core Values and Service Excellence:
1. Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and
colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each
employee's work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.
2. Demonstrates excellence in daily work. Actively participates in performance and quality
improvement activities and works toward enhancing customer/patient satisfaction.
3. Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and coworkers by greeting others in a
friendly manner, keeping customers/patients/colleagues informed about progress, delays and
changes.
4. Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues and creating a
collaborative work environment. Initiates open communication, conveys positive intent, offers to
assist.
5. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, colleagues by following established procedures and protocols, which address the needs of a diverse patient population and workforce.
6. Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, displaying a consciousness regarding costs, supplies and department finances.
7. Demonstrates respect for individual differences of each person by acknowledging the essence of each person, appreciating and responding to unique, spiritual, personal and cultural backgrounds of patients, families and colleagues.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
Patient Access Specialist - Emergency Department
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: Admitting Operations Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $40,495.10 - $52,643.64 The PatientAccess Specialist is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
* HS Diploma, Associates Preferred
* CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire)
* Strong computer skills
* 3 - 5 years experience
* Hospital or Physician office experience preferred
* Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care
* Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
* Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of very tight timeframes to execute task
* Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
* Ability to remain composed under pressure
* Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
* Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
* Team minded worth ethic
* Demonstrated ability interpret patient's insurance benefits and apply the applicable contractual obligations
* Critical thinking ability regarding issues with financially securing payment
* Ability to discuss sensitive concepts with patients regarding financial obligations
Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
A. Mission, Core Values and Service Excellence:
1. Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and
colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each
employee's work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.
2. Demonstrates excellence in daily work. Actively participates in performance and quality
improvement activities and works toward enhancing customer/patient satisfaction.
3. Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and coworkers by greeting others in a
friendly manner, keeping customers/patients/colleagues informed about progress, delays and
changes.
4. Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues and creating a
collaborative work environment. Initiates open communication, conveys positive intent, offers to
assist.
5. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, colleagues by following established procedures and protocols, which address the needs of a diverse patient population and workforce.
6. Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, displaying a consciousness regarding costs, supplies and department finances.
7. Demonstrates respect for individual differences of each person by acknowledging the essence of each person, appreciating and responding to unique, spiritual, personal and cultural backgrounds of patients, families and colleagues.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 5d ago
Patient Access Specialist
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: PatientAccess Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $40,495.10 - $52,643.64 The PatientAccess Specialist is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response
and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability
to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with
patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient
based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Education:
Associates Preferred
Licensure, Certification & Registration:
CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire)
Experience:
Strong computer skill
3 - 5 years experience
Hospital or Physician office experience, preferred
Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of very tight timeframes to execute task
Strong understanding of ADT system; encounter correction
Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
Ability to remain composed under pressure
Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
Team minded worth ethic
Demonstrated ability interpret patient's insurance benefits and apply the applicable contractual obligations
Critical thinking ability regarding issues with financially securing payment
Ability to discuss sensitive concepts with patients regarding financial obligations
The PatientAccess Specialist is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or
patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response
and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability
to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with
patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient
based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 19d ago
Patient Access Specialist - Birthplace
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: Admitting Operations Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $40,495.10 - $52,643.64 The PatientAccess Specialist in the The Birthplace is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
1, Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee's work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.
2. Demonstrates excellence in daily work. Actively participates in performance and quality improvement activities and works toward enhancing customer/patient satisfaction.
3. Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and coworkers by greeting others in a friendly manner, keeping customers/patients/colleagues informed about progress, delays and changes.
4. Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues and creating a collaborative work environment. Initiates communication, conveys positive intent, offers to assist.
5. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, colleagues by following established procedures and protocols, which address the needs of a diverse patient population and workforce.
6. Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, displaying a consciousness regarding costs, supplies and department finances.
7. Demonstrates respect for individual differences of each person by acknowledging the essence of each person, appreciating and responding to unique, spiritual, personal and cultural backgrounds of patients, families and colleagues.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Access Representative I
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: PatientAccess Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $40,495.10 - $52,643.64 The Access Service Representative I is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Responsible for accurate patient look up to ensure correct patient is being registered.
* Responsible for discerning demographic and insurance information to ensure accurate registration
* Responsible to interpret information received from Insurance Payer regarding patient's eligibility and financial responsibility
* Responsible for discussing financial obligation of patient and collect via cash, credit card or check
* Responsible for explaining regulatory forms and answer questions from patient; obtain signatures accordingly
* Responsible for scanning or managing online form template to maintain the Electronic Health Record
* Comprehend Federal, State, Third Party Payer regulations as it pertains to a hospital registration.
* Ability to work in multiple systems during a telephone call or patient facing interaction to complete an accurate registration and support clinical workflow.
Functional Competencies
* Social and Emotional Intelligence
* Ability to deal with a diverse population including critically injured, mentally disturbed and belligerent
* Patient centric - customer service
* Conflict Management
* Team-oriented support
* Adaptable to high-stress situation
* Excellent communication skill
Qualifications
* High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
* 1-3 years applicable experience; customer service and strong computer skill - required
* Hospital or Clinic setting office experience - preferred
* Proven customer service skill with ability to exceed expectations
* Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit
* Ability to learn in classroom setting; utilizing resources
* Ability to remain composed under pressure
* Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusion
* Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
* Team minded worth ethic
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Demands
* Standing - Occasionally
* Walking - Occasionally
* Sitting - Constantly
* Talking - Constantly
* Hearing - Constantly
* Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 57d ago
Access Specialist I - ED
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: Admitting Operations Work Shift: ED DIFF_EVENING (United States of America) Salary Range: $40,495.10 - $52,643.64 The Emergency Department Access Specialist I is a position that must be able to deal in a 'pressure cooker' environment. The EDAS I, is a hybrid position combining the AccessRepresentative position and the Health Unit Coordinator position. The position includes but is not limited to rotating positions as needed ~ being trained and expected to rotate assignments in multiple disciplines within the Emergency Departments. The disciplines include:
* Triage of walk-in patients - encompasses a quick data collection and entering in ADT System; placing of patient wristband for patient safety; acquiring a regulatory signature on the HIXNY Consent. Additionally, if patient is seen by a provider complete a full registration including General Consent and collection of financial responsibility
The Triage role is required to accurately identify patient in the ADT system to ensure correct patient is selected. This is many times problematic; patient does not have identification.
* ED Zone Support - includes answering of multi-line (10) telephone and managing all inquiries, transferring of telephone calls; discharging of patients via the patient medical record; verifying all laboratory specimens placed in a hazardous bag for accurate labeling by nurse or provider.
* Bedside Registration - Collection of demographic information, insurance, regulatory consent forms and collection of financial responsibility at patient's bedside
* EMS Desk - shadow answer EMS Radio (Ambulance Agency calls from the field) and provides a brief description of patient age, complaint, Vital Signs, ambulance agency capture.
The EMS Desk role is responsible for the accurate identification of the patient with quite often no identification, EMS inaccuracy of capture of information and management of UNKNOWN Patient policy and procedure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Responsible for the accurate patient identification in a highly stressful situation; this responsibility is a Patient Safety measure.
* Bedside registration including the need to work from a WOW; collecting patient demographic information; insurance information and obtain signatures for regulatory forms via Document Management/electronic signature; the collection includes Medicare patients collecting the regulatory mandate of the MSPQ information
* Responsible for identifying and verifying insurance at bedside; obtaining additional information if No Fault or Worker's Compensation for MVA patients and employee's hurt at work.
* Ensure Access' expectations of key clinical measures are executed and timeframes met ie: Chest pain - Door to EKG notification.
* Ability to review, assess and assign the appropriate health insurance plan and collect copayment, if applicable at bedside.
* Ability to interact effectively with external agency personnel: EMS Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies and Correction Facilities.
* Capture of patient's pharmacy in support of expediate discharge by nurse and physician
* Answering multi-line telephone and managing all calls in calm, courteous, respectful manner
* Capture brief information via Ambulance Radio including patient description, age, chief complaint and Vital Signs
* Managing the ED Patient Tracker and completing the Access Specialists tasks as identified
* Laboratory specimen verification and assurance of timely send to laboratory
* Responsible to manage daily workflow during scheduled and unscheduled SYSTEM downtimes - following downtime procedures. Responsible for downtime flow in the ED during system downtimes.
* Ensure EMTALA Regulations are maintained.
* Functional Competencies
* Social and Emotional Intelligence
* Ability to deal with a diverse population including critically injured, mentally disturbed and belligerent
* Patient centric - customer service
* Conflict Management
* Team-oriented support
* Adaptable to high-stress situation
* Excellent communication skill
Qualifications
* High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
* Associate's Degree - preferred
* 1-3 years in customer service experience, or a hospital or clinic setting - preferred
* Ability to keep composure in a high-stress environment.
* Ability to multi-task in stressful and high patient volume unit; must be able to manage pressure of high intensity situations
* Good judgement and ability to be resourceful to problem solve; escalate issues as needed
* Ability to manage contained blood, urine and other bodily fluids
* Ability to handle a multi-line telephone system; paging required
* Ability to push 35- 50 lb WOW
* Must be able to stand for long periods of time. (Sneakers are permitted)
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Demands
* Standing - Constantly
* Walking - Constantly
* Sitting - Constantly
* Lifting - Rarely
* Carrying - Rarely
* Pushing - Constantly (35-50lbs)
* Pulling - Constantly (35-50lbs)
* Climbing - Rarely
* Balancing - Rarely
* Stooping - Rarely
* Kneeling - Rarely
* Crouching - Rarely
* Crawling - Rarely
* Reaching - Rarely
* Handling - Occasionally
* Grasping - Occasionally
* Feeling - Frequently
* Talking - Constantly
* Hearing - Constantly
* Repetitive Motions - Frequently
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
Working Conditions
* Extreme cold - Rarely
* Extreme heat - Rarely
* Humidity - Rarely
* Wet - Rarely
* Noise - Occasionally
* Hazards - Rarely
* Temperature Change - Rarely
* Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
* Vibration - Rarely
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$40.5k-52.6k yearly Auto-Apply 57d ago
Trauma Registrar
Albany Med 4.4
New Scotland, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
Trauma/Surgery Department
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$51,755.37 - $77,633.06The Trauma Registrar fulfills an essential function of the trauma system at Albany Medical Center. The Trauma Registrar is responsible for collecting and entering data into the trauma registry's computerized system as well as verifying completeness of data prior to submission to the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) and the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB). This position is also responsible for assisting with preparing reports for quality management activities and other studies as applicable.
High School or equivalent, plus at least 1 experience and certification/licensure in a healthcare field such as LPN, EMT, EMT-P or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
The Trauma Registrar fulfills an essential function of the trauma system at Albany Medical Center. The Trauma Registrar is responsible for collecting and entering data into the trauma registry's computerized system as well as verifying completeness of data prior to submission to the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) and the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB). This position is also responsible for assisting with preparing reports for quality management activities and other studies as applicable.
High School or equivalent, plus at least 1 experience and certification/licensure in a healthcare field such as LPN, EMT, EMT-P or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$51.8k-77.6k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Patient Nutrition Representative
Saratoga Hospital 4.5
Patient access representative job at Saratoga Hospital
#Patient Nutrition Representative #Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 #Employment Type:#Full Time#Availability #Shift/Schedule:#Varied shifts with rotating weekends and holidays #Department: Food # Nutritional Services #Salary Range:#$17.38#- $25.12#hourly, based on experience and qualifications #About Saratoga Hospital At#Saratoga Hospital, we#ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach#creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. #About the Role We#re looking for a dedicated Patient Nutrition Representative#to join our team and help us conduct#face-to-face patient meal preference interviews,#verify#diet order based on#individualization of patient information and preferences,#process#menu and tray tickets,#distribute#production sheets and compile daily record-keeping forms. #You Could Be In One of a Few Areas Works effectively as part of the Ambassador team to provide quality meal options within their special dietary consideration guidelines. Serves as department liaison, is the last person to check for tray accuracy prior to meal service; uses Diet Order Sheet to verify diet and status (NPO); consults with nursing when discrepancies are indicated. Monitors floor stock per PAR levels established on units assigned; fills orders, logs refrigerator temperatures and maintains sanitary conditions of refrigerators and freezers; discards outdated and unauthorized items. Processes patient diet changes and menu selections accurately, courteously and efficiently during interview. Assists patients with meal selections; adhering to dietary restrictions and communicating appropriate alternatives when unable to meet patient needs with standard menu. Accurately and courteously delivers and prepares meals/snacks using patient identifiers, ensures#that the correct temperatures are maintained throughout process. Identifies and reports patients that do not consume between-meal snacks and/or oral supplements #What You Bring High School diploma or GED preferred. Formal training/education and previous work experience with diets, preferred. Previous Customer Service experience/training in a high-stress atmosphere preferred. Understanding of kitchen jobs essential, training on pertinent kitchen positions required. #Why Saratoga Hospital A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.#Click here to view our complete benefits guide. Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System Located in#beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions #Our Commitment We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you#re passionate about healthcare and community service#even if you don#t meet every qualification listed#we#d still love to hear from you. #How to Apply Click the #apply# button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis#apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.
Patient Nutrition Representative
Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Employment Type: Full Time Availability
Shift/Schedule: Varied shifts with rotating weekends and holidays
Department: Food & Nutritional Services
Salary Range: $17.38 - $25.12 hourly, based on experience and qualifications
About Saratoga Hospital
At Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach-creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
About the Role
We're looking for a dedicated Patient Nutrition Representative to join our team and help us conduct face-to-face patient meal preference interviews, verify diet order based on individualization of patient information and preferences, process menu and tray tickets, distribute production sheets and compile daily record-keeping forms.
You Could Be In One of a Few Areas
* Works effectively as part of the Ambassador team to provide quality meal options within their special dietary consideration guidelines.
* Serves as department liaison, is the last person to check for tray accuracy prior to meal service; uses Diet Order Sheet to verify diet and status (NPO); consults with nursing when discrepancies are indicated.
* Monitors floor stock per PAR levels established on units assigned; fills orders, logs refrigerator temperatures and maintains sanitary conditions of refrigerators and freezers; discards outdated and unauthorized items.
* Processes patient diet changes and menu selections accurately, courteously and efficiently during interview. Assists patients with meal selections; adhering to dietary restrictions and communicating appropriate alternatives when unable to meet patient needs with standard menu.
* Accurately and courteously delivers and prepares meals/snacks using patient identifiers, ensures that the correct temperatures are maintained throughout process.
* Identifies and reports patients that do not consume between-meal snacks and/or oral supplements
What You Bring
* High School diploma or GED preferred. Formal training/education and previous work experience with diets, preferred. Previous Customer Service experience/training in a high-stress atmosphere preferred. Understanding of kitchen jobs essential, training on pertinent kitchen positions required.
Why Saratoga Hospital
* A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
* Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
* Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
* Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
* Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service-even if you don't meet every qualification listed-we'd still love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Click the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.
$17.4-25.1 hourly 49d ago
Standardized Patient
Albany Med 4.4
New Scotland, NY jobs
Department/Unit:
Patient Simulation Center
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00The standardized participant must be able to independently, consistently and accurately portray clinical situations. Roles may include patient, family member or health care worker. Portrayals may be specific emotions, behaviors, disease symptoms or physical exam findings. The standardized participant will interact with students in the health care field during simulated encounters designed to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. The standardized participant may be asked to assess student behaviors using validated measurement tools and provide verbal as well as written feedback. In addition, the standardized participant will be involved in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized participants. The standardized participant work will be varied. It is part-time, as needed. High school education is required and college preferred.
The standardized participant must be able to independently, consistently and accurately portray clinical situations. Roles may include patient, family member or health care worker. Portrayals may be specific emotions, behaviors, disease symptoms or physical exam findings. The standardized participant will interact with students in the health care field during simulated encounters designed to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. The standardized participant may be asked to assess student behaviors using validated measurement tools and provide verbal as well as written feedback. In addition, the standardized participant will be involved in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized participants. The standardized participant work will be varied. It is part-time, as needed. High school education is required and college preferred.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$33k-37k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Standardized Patient
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: Patient Simulation Center Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The standardized participant must be able to independently, consistently and accurately portray clinical situations. Roles may include patient, family member or health care worker. Portrayals may be specific emotions, behaviors, disease symptoms or physical exam findings. The standardized participant will interact with students in the health care field during simulated encounters designed to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. The standardized participant may be asked to assess student behaviors using validated measurement tools and provide verbal as well as written feedback. In addition, the standardized participant will be involved in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized participants. The standardized participant work will be varied. It is part-time, as needed. High school education is required and college preferred.
The standardized participant must be able to independently, consistently and accurately portray clinical situations. Roles may include patient, family member or health care worker. Portrayals may be specific emotions, behaviors, disease symptoms or physical exam findings. The standardized participant will interact with students in the health care field during simulated encounters designed to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. The standardized participant may be asked to assess student behaviors using validated measurement tools and provide verbal as well as written feedback. In addition, the standardized participant will be involved in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized participants. The standardized participant work will be varied. It is part-time, as needed. High school education is required and college preferred.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
$33k-37k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Patient Service Associate, Per Diem - EmUrgentCare, Guilderland
Albany Medical Health System 4.4
Albany, NY jobs
Department/Unit: EmUrgent Care - Guilderland Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America) Salary Range: Patient Service Associate - EmUrgentCare, Per Diem Join our team and be part of something BIG. Imagine how good it would feel to provide state-of-the-art care to people who need it each day.
World-Class specialty care closer to home.
Welcome to Albany Medical Center, providing excellent care to our community each day. We have an exciting opportunity for health care employees or entry level candidates looking to join our Front Office team as a Patient Service Associate.
An ideal candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team. This is a per diem position with 36-hour monthly and one 12-hour shift on a weekend requirement. This is an onsite position at multiple EmUrgentCare locations, with some nearby travel required.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
* Assist all patients that report to the front desk
* Greet patients in a prompt, courteous and professional manner
* Interact with a diverse patient population
* Utilize the electronic medical record to maintain patient records via scanning or registration
* collect copayments, and other necessary information at time of check-in
* Answer incoming phone calls and direct appropriately to team members
Education
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
* No experience required.
* Excellent customer service skills preferred
* Experience using an electronic health record and Microsoft Office a plus!
Competitive Benefits and Perks:
* Paid hands-on training
* Opportunities for growth within the Albany Medical Center family
* Located on main public transportation lines
About Albany Med
Best of the Capital Region
Albany Med is at its best when our community needs us most. We've been voted Best Hospital in the Times Union's annual readers' poll for two consecutive years.
For more information about Albany Med, visit our website at amc.edu and interact with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.