Patient Access Analyst Days - Houston, United States - Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist Hospital

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

At Houston Methodist, the Patient Access Analyst position is responsible for the audit, analysis and resolution of patient accounts and processes with regards to patient access and billing procedures.

This position works closely with Patient Access teams, Health Information Management staff, and others, serving as a point-of-contact for the assigned patient access functional area.

Duties for the Patient Access Analyst position include analyzing information in the electronic medical record, ensuring data integrity, and reviewing data flows for process improvement opportunities.

The Patient Access Analyst position communicates various activities to interested parties or team members as they relate to issue identification and resolution and assists management with various operations duties as needed.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, teamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal departmental and organizational results.
Partners with Patient Access team members, Billing office and/or Health Information Management staff, and others for issue identification and resolution.
Assists in identifying trends and opportunities for staff training. Develops training aids as needed.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Monitors electronic health record (EHR) work queues that support patient access and assists with resolving problem areas.
Researches accounts as they relate to patient identity and demographic issues. Refers accounts for merging as appropriate.
Responds promptly to requests by staff, patients, and physicians. Assists other areas of patient access operations as needed.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicates to resolve patient access and quality service matters. Keeps open channels of communication with respective team members and service areas regarding action taken and outcome.
Determines the correct action to be taken to ensure the integrity of the data.
Adheres to department standards for productivity, timeliness, and quality.
Compiles, maintains, and reports various patient information as it relates to Quality Assurance.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reviews patient accounts, investigates data, and resolves account issues to ensure timely billing and reimbursement.
Organizes time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and sets priorities. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that will improve quality or service.
Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of postsecondary education, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Four years of customer service experience to include two years of experience in hospital revenue cycle operations
Admitting, registration, or patient account resolution experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to multitask and flexibility to meet the needs of patients, physicians, and department
Knowledge of basic registration/access functions and insurance procedures/requirements
Excellent customer service and professional communication skills
Proficient computer skills and ability to learn and navigate multiple software programs
Ability to handle detail work accurately and rapidly
Selfdirected and ability to work independently

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No

Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL
- _Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._

On Call

TRAVEL:

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Travel specifications may vary by department_

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No

May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America's "Best Hospitals."