Patient Access Associate I Registration Specialist

Job Description:Responsible for registering patients in multiple service
lines all necessary demographic, financial, and clinical information from
the patient or representative.

This is a Part Time Position- Hours/Shifts Vary

As a Patient Access Associate I / Registration Specialist, you need to
know how to:
Register patients. Confirm, enter, and/or update all required
demographic data on patient and guarantor on registration system. Avoid
overlays and duplicate patient medical records. Follow procedures when
identifying a patient and applying the patient identification bracelet.
Register patients during downtime following downtime procedures and enter data
into registration system immediately upon system availability.
Obtain and explain copies of insurance card(s), forms of ID, and
signature(s) on all required forms. Verify information on appropriate
accounts to determine insurance coordination of benefits,
pre-certification/prior-authorization if not verified by PASC. Complete the
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) questionnaire when applicable.

Verify insurance to determine coordination of benefits and obtain
authorization and/or referrals as required.

Screen for and process non-covered services and waiver of liability (ABN)
through automated screening at time of service.
Inform self-pay patients of liability due, prepayment requirements and
coordinate screening of alternate funding sources if applicable. Prepare
estimate of procedures, calculate advance payment requirements on previous
or bad debt and current balances. Refer potentially eligible patients to
financial counseling and/or contract eligibility vendor(s). Coordinate
with clinical areas and other ancillary departments to obtain accurate orders
in order to establish patient financial expectations.
Collect patient payments and provide accurate receipt. Post all payments in
system. Reconcile receipts with cash collected and completes required
balancing forms.

Document patient account notes for all interactions/transactions.
Maintain departmental and/or individual work queues and reports as required.

Explain/answer patient billing inquiries and interpret statement data to
resolve accounts.

Escalate account issues which cannot be resolved. Update the emergency
department room tracking system.

Minimum Qualifications

– High School Diploma or equivalent, required- Strong organizational skills
and attention to detail, required- At least one (1) year of experience
in the hospitality or service industry, preferred

Physical Requirements:Interact with others by effectively communicating,
both orally and in writing.- and -Operate computers and other office equipment
requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer
monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of
time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.- and
-May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies,
bending, kneeling and reaching.

Anticipated job posting close date:09/24/2024

Location:St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:Grand Junction

Work State:Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:20

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$17.74 – $22.76

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho,
Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and
Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and
inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
eligion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to,
or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or
on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities