What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Specialist position at Spectrum Health?
Shift and Status
Part time, rotating shift, 6 : 00 to 2 : 30 , 2 : 00 to 10 : 30 , 10 : 00 to 6 : 30 , and every other weekends.
Mandatory orientation first week 8 to 4 : 30
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of Patient Access, this position is accountable for registering patients in an accurate and timely manner by obtaining individual identifying and biographical data following appropriate check in processes. This position rotates departments (including but not limited to emergency, outpatient, labs).
Essential Duties
- Schedules appointments as deemed appropriate by the department and performs patient registration activities including preregistration : obtaining insurance information, medical and demographic data, entry of appropriate diagnostic ICD-9 and / or ICD-10 CPT coding, and other information related to diagnostic procedures in order to ensure billing accuracy.
- Answers the phones and directs calls in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Relays information to patients and family members according to and following HIPAA Regulations.
- Prepares patient liability estimations for both pre-service / scheduled services and walk ins.
- The ability to prioritize work.
- Utilize effective communication skills to incorporate Corewell Health standards while providing service to patients, colleagues, other departments, and physician offices.
- Operates standard office equipment such as Microsoft systems, calculators, photocopiers, fax machine.
- Works with the Pre-service Center and / or physician’s office to obtain or change authorizations required per Imaging protocols or script compliance.
- Transport and escort patients via wheelchair as needed.
- Informs patients of delays in appointment times when requested.
- Calls the physician / physician’s office / Quest labs when patients arrive without a script or required labs.
- Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PAR IMAGING ADDENUM (PAR IMAGING RESPONSIBILITIES)
Range of Pay
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Taylor Hospital - 10000 Telegraph - Taylor
Department Name
Admitting and Registration - Taylor
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
Hours of Work
6 : 00 to 2 : 30 , 2 : 00 to 10 : 30 , 10 : 00 to 6 : 30
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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