What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Coordinator - Nights position at Integris Health?
INTEGRIS Health Miami, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an Access Coordinator in Miami, OK. In this position, you’ll work Nights with our Patient Registration team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave.
The Access Coordinator accurately registers all patients into the ADT System or the facility's current computer programs, verifies insurance benefits, and maintains confidentiality and dignity of each patient as an individual. Maintains established guidelines regarding productivity. Requires excellent customer service skills.
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Access Coordinator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collects cash, checks and credit card payments for deposits, co-pays and deductibles.
- Obtains all required signatures for admission and authorization. Provides explanation for Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire.
- Establishes financial arrangements with guarantor when necessary.
- Registers all patients into the ADT System, or the facility's current computer programs. Obtains benefit and pre-certification information and enters information into the billing system.
- Maintains pre-collect in accordance with Productivity Requirement guidelines.
- Explains the billing process to customers.
- Balances cash drawer and all credit card batches daily. Passes receipts and money to Accounting Department for daily deposits.
- Orders tests through the use of Order Entry and paper requisitions.
- Works Switchboard as needed. Reports to the Access Supervisor and Access Manager.
- This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
- Job includes exposure with hazardous chemicals and biohazards, such as copier toner. Job includes contacts with electrical sources/power cords daily. Job includes contact with patients having infectious diseases daily. Hazards are minimal if universal safety precautions are utilized.
- All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
- Experience in a health care setting preferred.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of the following computer software: Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet.
- Complete EMTALA training and HIPAA training within 1 months of hire date.
