What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Accounts - Patient Access Coordinator FT Days position at Lake Butler Hospital?
Description
Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT Scan) services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.
Are you looking for a rewarding career in a family atmosphere? We hope you’ll consider the Patient Access Coordinator position.
Job Summary:
This role will perform a variety of registration functions which may include outpatients, emergency room patients, or clinic patients, as well as perform various additional business office functions. In addition, the successful candidate will welcome patients and visitors into the facility as the front door receptionist.
Registration responsibilities may include patients being processed through the hospital Emergency Room area, all outpatient services to include Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Radiology, CAT scan, and inpatient services. This position completes all required paperwork to ensure appropriate financial arrangements and to allow treatment at the time of patient encounter. Performs required data entry relative to patient’s insurance verifications and follow-up. Implements necessary collection efforts, to include patient and insurance contacts. Reviews registrations for completeness and performs auditing functions for the Business Office. Assists in collections, billings, medical record requests, and other assignments as they arise. This position will play a multi-function role to assist in any area that requires additional support in the Revenue Management cycle.
Requirements
Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 1 year experience related to medical/hospital setting required. Insurance and over the counter collections experience preferred.
Skills: Excellent grammar and communication skills. Strong customer service skills.
Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Abilities: Accurate, mature, flexible person who is meticulous to detail. Self-starter. Displays responsibility to confidentiality aspects of medical/financial information. Pleasant attitude in dealing with the public and various levels of staff. Ability to type 45 wpm, use a 10-key calculator. Ability to read and understand the benefits for all insurances.
Equipment Used for Job: Computer, Calculator, Fax Machine, Xerox Machine, Telephone System.
Lake Butler, Alachua, Gainesville, High Springs, Lake City, Macclenny, Fort White, Glen Saint Mary, Starke, Keystone
Patient Registration, ER Registration, Patient Accounts, Emergency Room, ER, Emergency Department, ED, ER Clerk, Registrar, Registration Clerk, PAC