Patient Access Spec, CCMCP

to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers and families. Critical to this position is understanding the revenue cycle and the importance of evaluating and securing all appropriate financial resources for patients to maximize reimbursement to CCMC. This position also requires timely completion, preparation, and deployment of legal, ethical and compliance related documents that must be presented and thoroughly explained to the patient at the time of registration. The PAS is responsible for maintaining a sound knowledge of JCAHO, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA, HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payors, and departmental/System policies and procedures. Maintain knowledge of all tasks performed in the various Patient Access Service areas is necessary to provide optimum internal and external customer satisfaction. This position does not provide patient care but may be performed in a patient care area.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• 1 years of Health Care experience required in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

• Medical terminology preferred.

• Ability to type, spell, write or print legibly with general knowledge of personal computers required.

• Strong interpersonal communication, documentation and customer service skills required.

• Knowledge of health care insurance and managed care preferred.

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00pm to 6:30am

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.