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Must have10
High School Diploma
1 year of relevant experience (Patient Access Representative 1)
2 years of relevant experience (Patient Access Representative 2)
3 years of relevant experience (Patient Access Representative 3)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and customer service skills
Excellent mathematical and cash management skills
Ability to work as an integral team member under minimal supervision, in a fast-paced, complex and highly stressful environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, co-workers, other departments and patients of all ages and backgrounds
Computer literate and ability to use multiple systems (UChart Cadence/Prelude/Enterprise Billing, Passport HealthWorks Compliance Checker, Availity, RIS-PACS, CaneCare, UMCare, Intellidose, MCSL, Experian, online verification systems)
Nice to have2
Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Creole, English/French, English/Arabic) a plus
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Eligibility1
Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Skills
UChart
Cadence
Prelude
Enterprise Billing
Passport HealthWorks Compliance Checker
Availity
RIS-PACS
CaneCare
UMCare
Intellidose
MCSL
Experian
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
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About the role
The University of Miami UHealth – department of Patient Access at the UHealth campus in downtown Miami has exciting opportunities for Patient Access Representatives (Patient Registration Representatives) to work onsite at UHealth Deerfield Beach.
JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Access Representative projects a professional and welcoming demeanor and welcomes visitors (i.e., vendors, customers, patients, staff, students etc.) to the department by promptly greeting them, in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring their inquiries appropriately.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Serve as Patient Advocate and Service Ambassador by providing a favorable first impression and proactive attention to internal and external customers in order to meet or exceed expectations, address concerns, and optimize experience.
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Perform all on-site patient access registration related functions promptly without compromising patient safety, quality, service levels, and reimbursement.
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Comply and abide with all established UHealth policies and procedures related to Patient Access and State/ Federal regulations.
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Identify and collect patient’s self-pay responsibility including co-pays, deductibles, co-insurances, self- pay discount rates, global packages, and previous outstanding balances for both technical and professional components in POS 11 and 22 clinics thereby playing a key role in reducing AR, Bad Debt, and Collection Costs by collecting patient’s financial responsibility upfront.
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Perform other duties as assigned based on departmental needs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all- inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
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Patient Access Associate: High School Diploma required
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Patient Access Representative 1: High School Diploma required and one (1) year of relevant experience required
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Patient Access Representative 2: High School Diploma required and two (2) years of relevant experience required
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Patient Access Representative 3: High School Diploma required and three (3) years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Creole, English/French, English/Arabic) a plus.
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.
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Must possess excellent, critical thinking, analytical, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and customer service skills.
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Excellent mathematical and cash management skills.
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Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
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Ability to work as an integral team member under minimal supervision, in a fast-paced, complex and highly stressful environment.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, co-workers, other departments and patients of all ages, and from across a broad range of cultural and social economic backgrounds.
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Computer literate and ability to use multiple systems and acquire proficiency in the following electronic systems: UChart Cadence/Prelude/Enterprise Billing, Passport HealthWorks Compliance Checker, Availity, RIS-PACS, CaneCare, UMCare, Intellidose, MCSL, Experian and all online verification systems used by contracted payors.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Benefits
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
About the company
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.
Legal
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.