Patient Access Services Assistant - ER Registration (Part Time - East Hampton)

Patient Access Services Assistant - ER Registration (Part Time - East Hampton)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Emergency Department (ED) Registration Assistant is responsible for ensuring all emergent patients are registered in accordance to departmental policy and procedure. Keeps abreast of current insurance regulations and handles administrative support functions related to all departments under the division of Patient Access Services. Collaborates with nursing staff, non-clinical staff, and other professional staff to assist in an efficacious process flow and to ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual mandates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports registration functions and general office duties including word processing, copying, filing, faxing, answering, phones and data entry.
• Conducts patient interviews as part of the registration procedure, where they gather and confirm patient demographic details, insurance data, and financial obligations.
• Explains the content of all required forms and obtains signatures as appropriate.
• Reviews, assesses and evaluates patient registrations to ensure the accuracy of demographic and financial information.
• Collects co-payment, deductible, and co-insurance amounts according to the patient's health insurance plan and contractual agreement.
• Refers self-pay patient to financial aid/self-pay representative.
• Developes and maintain positive customer service with all patients, colleagues, visitors, and vendors by exercising utmost diplomacy and tact.
• Maintains current knowledge base regarding insurance information and managed care guidelines, and maintains a knowledge base of designated networks based upon managed care contracts.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize data retrieval insurance eligibility systems.
• Manages RQA reports by resolving errors and producing corrected accounts.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure the needs of the patient and department are met.
• Abides by documentation guidelines consistently.
• Adheres to all company and department policies and procedures in confidentiality, regulatory or contractual mandates and HR policy.
• Practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance to hospital policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Complies with departmental dress code and maintains a neat appearance.
• Keeps current with departmental and hospital training requirements, including the completion of annual refresher courses.
• Performs other department specific duties as deemed appropriate by Patient Access Leadership.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic office skills and computer literacy required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills required.
• Customer service and support skills required.
• Knowledge in Revenue Cycle/Healthcare/Business Office preferred.
• CPT, ICD-10, and medical terminology experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting.
• 12.5 Hour Shift
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Commuting to hospital and offsite facilities required.
• Possible exposure to various illnesses and diseases.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.

• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*

• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.

• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

• The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500 employees).

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and is responsible for employment, including promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.