Patient Access Assistant- Neurology- FT- Days- MPG Weston inRuncorn inRuncorn PUBLISHED 22 JUN 2024

Location:


Weston, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.


Summary


Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with registering patient for inpatient and outpatient services.


Responsibilities


Builds critically important relationships with physicians, OR staff, as well as insurance representatives in order to help facilitate all scheduling duties.Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-certification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.Performs general clerical duties including assisting with the front/back desk as well as scheduling appointments. Assist with signing up patients/Proxy with MyChart activations and Telehealth visits.Communicates with referring physician's office, clinical department(s), and/or other appropriate personnel to exchange necessary information and coordinate surgical/procedural/diagnostic testing and DME as appropriate. Assists in completing surgical orders as directed by department. Routes as appropriate.Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met. Follow-up on reported issues and assist with service recovery.Meets with surgical/procedural patient or patient's caregiver to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process, pre-procedure instructions, and addresses concerns and questions. Schedule patient/family surgical conferences.Responsible for managing physician calendars.Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.Work Department incoming referral work queue daily. Assist patients with appointments in other specialist offices as requested/referred by our physicians.


Competencies


ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT ACCESS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, VERIFYING INSURANCE


Education And Certification Requirements


High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)


Additional Job Information


Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year experience in a clinical office setting. Other Information: Proficient in basic computer skills and customer service experience preferred.


Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 40%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 25lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
  
  

Shift


Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential


Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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