Patient Access Specialist PRN

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble Health Partners!

Ensemble Health Partners is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.

Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo we know they will be the difference!

O.N.E Purpose :

Customer Obsession : Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients patients and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.

Embracing New Ideas : Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.

Striving for Excellence : Execute at a high level by demonstrating our Best in KLAS Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.

The Opportunity :

ENTRY LEVEL CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING :

Bonus Incentives

Paid Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement

This position pays between $17.00 - $18.15 / hr based on experience

• This position is an onsite role and candidates must be able to work on-site at HSHS - St. Josephs Hospital - Highland in Highland IL

We are searching for the next Patient Access Specialist champion. This role is responsible for performing admitting duties for all patients admitted for services at the hospital. They are responsible for performing these functions while meeting the mission and goals of the organization and all regulatory compliance requirements. The Representative will work within the policies and processes as they are being performed across the entire organization.

Job Responsibilities :

Patient Access staff are responsible for assigning accurate MRNs completing medical necessity / compliance checks providing proper patient instructions collecting insurance information receiving and processing physician orders and utilizing an overlay tool while providing excellent customer service as measured by Press Ganey.

Operates the telephone switchboard to relay incoming outgoing and inter-office calls as applicable.

They are to adhere to policies and provide excellent customer service in these interactions with the appropriate level of compassion.

Patient Access staff will be held accountable for point of service goals as assigned.

Patient Access staff are responsible for the utilization of quality auditing and reporting systems to ensure accounts are corrected. These activities may include accounts for other employees departments and facilities. Conducts audits of accounts and assures that all forms are completed accurate timely to meet audit standards and provides statistical data to Patient Access leadership.

Patient Access Staff are responsible for the pre-registration of patient accounts prior to patient visits. This may include inbound and outbound calling to obtain demographic insurance and other patient information including the patient financial liabilities including collecting point of service collections as well as past due balances including payment plan options.

The Patient Access Staff explains general consent for treatment forms to thepatient / guarantor / legal guardianobtains necessary signatures and witnesss name. Explains and distributes patient education documents such as Important Message from Medicare Important Message from Tricare Observation Forms MOON form Consent forms and all forms implemented for future services.

Reviews eligibility responses in insurance verification system and appropriately selects the applicable insurance plan code enters benefit data into system to support POS (Point of Service Collections) and billing processes to assist with a clean claim rate.

Responsible for accurately screening of medical necessity using the Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) software to inform Medicare patients of possible non-payment of test by Medicare and distribution of the ABN as appropriate. Responsible for distribution and documentation of other designated forms and pamphlets.

Experience :

1 years of customer service experience

Minimum Education :

High School Diploma / GED Required

Certifications :

CRCR Required within 9 months of hire (Company Paid)

Join an award-winning company

Five-time winner of Best in KLAS

Black Book Researchs Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024

22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024

Leader in Everest Groups RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024

Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance-2023

Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024

Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024

Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024

Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024

Innovation

Work-Life Flexibility

Leadership

Purpose Values

Bottom line we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include :

Our Culture Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration growth and innovation.

Growth We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.

Recognition We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.

Ensemble Health Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race color sex sexual orientation gender gender identity religion national origin age disability military or veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Ensemble Health Partners also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Ensemble Health Partners provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process please contact .

This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the roles range.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Active Directory,Identity & Access Management,LDAP,SAFe,Assistive Technologies,Authentication,Pediatrics Experience,NVDA,Sailpoint,SSH,SSO,Oracle

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 18