Patient Access Associate Emergency Room

OSF HealthCare

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Peoria, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Patient Access Associate is responsible for ensuring accurate patient registration, including demographics and insurance verification. They provide exceptional service to patients and families while managing complex multi-payer situations.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in an office clerical or customer service role. You also possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and website navigation, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

CPT4

ICD9

ICD10

HCPCS

medical terminology

Job Description

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Expected pay for this position is $18.80 - $22.12/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.


Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Patient Access Associate ensures each registered patient has a complete and accurate OSF medical record, which includes patient demographics, insurance coverage, responsible guarantor and registration precision in a manner which they understand what services they are receiving, their financial responsibilities for the services provided, and expectations of them while at the facility. Excellent patient service skills are expected to create an exceptional first impression of OSF’s services to the patients, families, and other external patients over the phone or in person. A high degree of deductive reasoning and logic skills are necessary in order to solve issues that can arise in a complex, multi-payer situation.


Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: One year in an office clerical setting or customer service environment.

Other skills/knowledge: Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications and website navigation. Problem solving, conflict management, time management, good oral and written communication skills. Required to complete all role specific revenue cycle training and certification within 12 months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Three years in an office clerical setting or customer service environment. Direct experience in a revenue cycle or medical setting.

Other skills/knowledge: Advanced knowledge of CPT4, ICD9/10, HCPCS, and modifiers. Knowledge of medical terminology.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OSF HealthCare

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The system includes 18 inpatient facilities encompassing 16 licensed hospitals, two of which operate dual campuses in separate communities. Among these hospitals, 10 are acute care facilities, five are critical access hospitals and one is a continuing care facility. OSF has 2,141 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs more than 27,000 Mission Partners across 170+ locations. These include OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the third largest pediatric hospital in the state, and OSF OnCall, its digital health operating entity that offers hospital-at-home care. In addition, OSF operates two colleges of nursing; OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; Pointcore, Inc., which is composed of health care-related businesses; and OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization. Advances in health care transformation take place through OSF Innovation as well as OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. OSF consistently earns recognition for showing dedication to the well-being of its Mission Partners: •America’s Best-in-State Employers | Forbes Magazine | 2018-2026 •150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | Becker’s Healthcare | 2019, 2022-2025 •Best Employers for Women | Forbes Magazine | 2020 OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). By engaging with this page, you acknowledge and agree to follow our social media terms of use, which you can find here: https://www.osfhealthcare.org/patients-visitors/terms-conditions/social-terms
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