Patient Access Representative 3- Plantation, FL (On-Site) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The Patient Access department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 3 to work at the UHealth Plantation Location. The Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site) oversees the registration and financial clearance activities that will facilitate reimbursement for services rendered by the department, and serves as functional expert for department peers.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.


• Contacts patients' families or physicians' offices to obtain missing insurance information.


• Verifies insurance and confirms insurance eligibility of patient coverage benefits, notifying patient and referring physician in the event of failed eligibility.


• Collaborates with scheduling departments to identify add-on patients.


• Obtains necessary authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals.


• Notifies patients of liabilities prior to date of service and collects funds.


• Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record.


• Serves as a lead resource for lower level Patient Access Representatives.


• Recommends new approaches to management for enhancing performance and productivity.


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred


• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required


• Bilingual preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.


• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.


• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.


• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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.

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