Patient Access Specialist I - ED Services PRN (Nights) at Wellstar Health Systems in LaGrange, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center




Job Summary:



This job is typically the first point of contact for patients presenting to the Emergency Department and must ensure a pleasant experience for patients and visitors. Strictly follows EMTALA protocols prior to performing registration of emergency room patients. Gathers appropriate identification for patient and confirms all patient demographics to validate patient identity. Conducts intensive screening of all Medicare, Medicaid and managed care patients to identify network status and coordination of benefits. Obtains all necessary customer consents/attestations.


Responds to customer requests and answers questions regarding various service and account information. Analyzes and rectifies customer concerns using established procedures. Uses computer to access and/or update customer records.


Collects patient portions, verifies, and posts transactions. Follows established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc. Sorts and files various documents. Assists with general hospital information and directions to departments within and outside of the WHS facility. Establishes financial arrangements to reduce financial risk for WHS, helping to ensure that WellStar is reimbursed for its services.


Is in good standing with all hospital policies including those related to attendance and staff development. Is a role model to all staff members, physicians, patients and visitors in guest relations. Demonstrates positive attitude about WellStar, staff and physicians. Actively participates in Quality Improvement processes in the employee respective department.



Required Minimum Education

• High school diploma Required or GED Required
  
  


• Associate's Degree Preferred
  
  

• Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare, or institutional (corporate) work setting. Required
  
  


• Computer/data entry experience Required
  
  


• Epic experience Preferred