What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Services, Associate - ER Registration (Summer Temporary, Special Projects) position at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital?
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Patient Access Services in a hospital setting encompasses many different roles and responsibilities. It is one of the most important and concentrated areas in healthcare. We are responsible for the delivery of the critical components of the revenue cycle, as well as keeping the hospital compliant with the many regulatory agencies, maintaining patient safety through correct patient identification practices and providing extraordinary customer service skills in situations that are often difficult.
Position Description
The Emergency Department (ER) Registration Associate is responsible for ensuring all 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
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the 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).
Staff Co is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly 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 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.
Job Field
Other
Primary Location
US-NY-Southampton
Department/Hiring Area
Patient Access Services
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Feb 4, 2025
Posting End Date
Mar 21, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Salary
$24.99 / hour
Position Description
The Emergency Department (ER) Registration Associate is responsible for ensuring all 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 patient's health insurance plan and contractual agreement.
- Refers self-pay patient to financial aid, self-pay representative.
- Develops and maintains 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; maintains a knowledge base of designated networks based upon managed care contracts.
- Demonstrates ability to utilize data retrieval insurance eligibility systems.
- Manages Requirements Quality Assistant ( 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.
- Performs other department-specific duties as deemed appropriate by Patient Access leadership.
- Associate's Degree, OR High School Diploma/GED and 2 years combined experience in Revenue Cycle or Medical Office/Business office.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills required.
- Computer literacy and customer service skills required.
- Float to East Hampton, as needed.
- Knowledge of health insurance to help assisting patients in understanding medical insurance benefits preferred.
- CPT, ICD-10, and medical terminology experience preferred.
- 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 maybe 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 Hospital and related facilities.
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Employee Health Services*
- 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 .
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the 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).
Staff Co is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly 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 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.
Job Field
Other
Primary Location
US-NY-Southampton
Department/Hiring Area
Patient Access Services
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Feb 4, 2025
Posting End Date
Mar 21, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Salary
$24.99 / hour
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