Patient Access Representative Ii - Houston, United States - UTHealth Houston

UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston
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Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.


The
Patient Access Representative working in our
Pediatric BAPA (Clear Lake) Clinic will be responsible for ensuring medical necessity compliance, verifying eligibility, and posting payments.

This is a front desk position consisting of registration, checking in/out patients, collecting payments, insurance verification, scheduling, referrals and prior authorizations.


Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.)
, plus:

  • 100% paid medical premiums for our fulltime employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 3738 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan

We take care of our employees As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care
  • Plus many more

Position Location:


UT Physicians Pediatrics - BAPA
17150 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058

_Schedule:
_ Full-Time, Mon-Fri (Sat 8am - 11am possible)


Position Key Accountabilities:


  • Obtains demographic, insurance and financial information from patient or guarantor. Enters information in computer system with a high degree of accuracy.
  • May schedule patient appointments and enter required information in the computer system in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Explains all required forms to the patient or guarantor and obtains the necessary signatures.
  • Ensures medical necessity compliance by obtaining necessary data, reviewing Compliance System, communicating information to patient or guarantor and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits and ensures all notifications and authorizations are completed within the required timeframes.
  • Posts payments in the computer system and generates the appropriate patient receipts.
  • Communicates in an effective and professional manner with Physicians, Care Management, ancillary departments, nursing units, physicians' office staff, insurance companies, as well as patients and their families (all Patient Access customers). Completes thorough and accurate documentation.
  • Adheres to all university policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports departmentbased goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Ability to multi-task.
Proficient typing/keyboarding skills.


Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.


Minimum Experience:

Two years of experience in a hospital or medical business office setting.


Physical Requirements:


Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.


Security Sensitive:


Veteran Information:

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 68G, 70E, 0808, 4A0X1


Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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