Patient Access Representative ED - BMC Pt Access

Carle Health

Applications Closed

Posted 5 months ago

Full Time

Normal, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsible for the check-in and registration of all emergency room patients, including obtaining registration and insurance information. Facilitates co-payment collections and directs patients to appropriate services.

This role involves checking in and registering emergency room patients, obtaining and verifying insurance information, and scheduling appointments. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to understand computer applications and adhere to policies and procedures.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Patient Registration

Insurance Verification

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Cash Drawer Management

Computer Applications

Policy Adherence

Patient Advocacy

Scheduling

Telephone Skills

Job Description

Overview

Responsible for the check-in and registration of all emergency room patients. Responsible for obtaining registration information, insurance information and verification, and authorizations from new and established patients. Responsible for screening, scheduling and directing patients to appropriate providers and services. Conveys a positive image of Carle and providers information to patients to fully utilize and benefit from Carle services both on the telephone and face-to-face along with ensuring the needs of patients are met. Checks patients in upon their arrival for scheduled appointments and facilitates up-front collection of co-payments.
Qualifications

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Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently completes registration for new and existing patients. Checks patients in upon their arrival for scheduled appointments. Performs tasks related to cash drawer management including co-pay collections. Understands computer applications common to the desk areas. Receives all incoming telephone calls. Demonstrates customer service excellence in accordance to Carle policy. Adheres to and enforces Carle policies and procedures. Acts as a patient advocate at all times. Attends meetings to enhance knowledge. Performs all other duties as assigned. Adheres to and enforces Carle Foundation Administrative and Departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Patient Services Representative role. This may include ordering clerical supplies, recall entry, multiple appointment scheduling and the responsibility of a physician’s schedule. Participates in project planning for department and performs specialized tasks consistently. Suggests ways to improve processes. Other duties as assigned. Accurately and efficiently completes registration for new and existing patients. Checks patients in upon their arrival for scheduled appointments. Receives all incoming telephone calls. Understands computer applications common to the desk areas.
About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.


Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $16.98per hour - $27.51per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Carle Health

Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it. Combining clinical care, health insurance, medical research and higher education, Carle Health provides highly accessible, high-quality care and service to improve health in communities throughout central Illinois and beyond. Always focused on its North Star – providing the best care possible for patients and health plan members – Carle Health is driven by a deep philanthropic spirit to solve real-world health issues now and into the future. The system includes eight, award-winning hospitals, multispecialty physician group practices with more than 1,300 doctors and advanced practice providers, provider-driven health insurance plans including Health AllianceTM and FirstCarolinaCare, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, Methodist College, Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute, and other associated healthcare businesses – all working together to get patients and health plan members the care they need at the right time and at every point in their healthcare journey. Founded in Urbana, IL, Carle Health has more than 16,800 team members working across Illinois, Indiana, Washington and North Carolina. It’s proud to be named a Great Place to Work®.

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