Patient Access Associate I- Day/Evening Shift - Oneonta, NY

$750 Sign-on Bonus

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The Patient Access Associate welcomes, greets, interviews patients and/or representatives in person or over the telephone to ensure their initial experience with Fox hospital is exceptional; the Patient Access Associate will also obtain the required demographical and insurance information to ensure proper billing/reimbursement to the hospital. Secure required signatures from patients and/or representatives to protect hospital’s interests. Provides excellent patient experience for guests with a high level of professionalism.

This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday- Sunday. Employees are required to work our alternating shift schedule: 12 hour shift between the times of 7AM- 7:30PM EST on Mon-Tues and Thurs- Fri. The 8 hour shifts on alternating weeks will be Wednesday and the weekend days. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at Convenient Care Suite, 1 Associate Dr, Oneonta, NY 13820

Primary Responsibilities:

• As measured by direct or indirect supervisory observation and/or co-worker feedback, the successful incumbent demonstrates skills in the following duties and responsibilities. Examples of these include, but are not limited to the following:
• Greet all patients in a respectful, courteous, confidential, and caring manner upon arrival
• Interact positively with patients, families, and other patient care providers
• Interview, verify and/or update patient/family to obtain patient registration demographic, financial, and insurance information and accurately enters information into the computer
• Assign appropriate financial class and insurance plans to patient visit
• Secure patient’s signature when applicable, i.e. Medicare waiver, financial agreements, insurance forms.
• Create medical records upon registration if patient is new to network
• Prepare appropriate forms during registration process
• Collect and maintain co-pay information from patients
• Obtain insurance authorization upon patient admission to the hospital
• Direct patients and families to appropriate areas of hospital/clinics
• Demonstrate awareness of and provides care in a manner consistent with the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Demonstrate cooperation by offering assistance to other health care providers
• Refer appropriate patients for financial counseling/assistance
• Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette; to include but not limited to, answering telephone calls in a prompt, friendly, helpful manner, using courtesy title (i.e. Ms. Smith, Dr. Jones, etc.), convey location called, identify self by name, answer call within three rings, and if necessary politely place caller on hold after asking permission
• Act as liaison with outside agencies to coordinate specific special needs for patient care (ie. if patient requires an interpreter and/or added assistance)
• All registration paperwork is prepared and forwarded to Health Information Management for scanning to patient’s EPIC chart
• Provide cross coverage within the Patient Access Service departments when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to standards of practice as set forth in policy and guidelines to assure patient safety
• Uses supplies and institutional resources in a financially responsible manner
• Maintains an orderly, clean and safe work environment
• Maintains appropriate, professional personal appearance, including but not limited to required attire such as uniforms and safety apparel
• Assists in the training process of students and/or orientation of new personnel
• Participates in staffing patterns that reflect variable demands in service
• Demonstrates a positive attitude
• Uses flexibility and innovation while problem solving
• Demonstrates collaborative practice, support and respect for each team member
• Participates in departmental / organizational committees
• Demonstrates initiative in expanding and sharing knowledge
• Participates in continued education through attendance and presentations at in-service sessions
• Communicates with patients and coworkers while adhering always to hospital policies for the protection of the privacy of patient health information and confidentiality
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Communicates necessary information to supervisor or team leader in support of unit, departmental and facility standards and policies

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (ability to create, edit, save and send documents, spreadsheets, presentations and correspondence)
• Ability to work an alternating Mon-Tues and Thurs-Fri 12 hour day/evening shift from 7AM- 7:30PM. Wednesday and the weekend days will be an 8 hour shift. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in scheduling and authorizations
• Healthcare experience and clinical knowledge

Soft Skills:

• Ability to engage and effectively communicate with individuals and groups of adults at all levels within the organization
• Ability to build rapport quickly, develop trust, sustain working relationships, and represent CRH positively in internal and external meetings
• Strong time-management and organizational skills 
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills 
• Basic keyboarding skills

Physical and Work Environment:

• General office environment with significant computer time, extensive sitting
• Occasional standing, walking and bending
• Ability to perform the following:  kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion.
• Occasionally push, pull and lift objects/equipment weighing up to 35 pounds

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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PLEASE NOTE The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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