Patient Access Specialist/Front Office

About Us HIGHLIGHTS: Hospital Registration/Front Office SHIFT : Day Shift (7AM - 7PM) JOB TYPE: PRN FACILITY TYPE : 16 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 8 Inpatient) JOB PERKS : Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K Match (100% vested day ONE after the eligibility period has been met!), Paid Employee Referrals. Free Parking! HOSPITAL ADDRESS : ***NEW FACILITY*** Baylor Scott & White Hospital Willow Park: 5400 E. Interstate 20 Service Rd, Willow Park, 76008 We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros. Position Overview The purpose of this position is to serve as a liaison between patient/family, payers, Patient Financial Services, and other health care team members. You'll be asked to facilitate patient tracking and billing by obtaining/verifying accurate and complete demographic information, financially securing, and collecting out-of-pocket responsibility from guarantors to maximize hospital reimbursement. Essential Job Functions Maintain compliance with EMTALA, DNV, HIPAA and all other hospital and government regulations applicable to the Admissions settings and in handling of Medical Records Provide excellent customer service at all times by effectively meeting customer needs, understanding who the customers are, and building quality relationships The Patient Access Specialist plays a role in protecting patient safety by ensuring each patient is properly identified and triaged when they arrive to the hospital Answer telephone in a professional and courteous manner, record messages and communicate to appropriate medical staff Provide and obtain signatures on required forms and consents Obtain, verify, and enter complete and accurate demographic information on all accounts to facilitate smooth processing through the revenue cycle Verify insurance benefits for all plans associated with patient, confirming the correct payor and plan is entered into the patient accounting system Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual…