Advocate Aurora Health
Patient Services Rep III, Neurosurgery
Advocate Aurora Health, Wake Forest, North Carolina, us, 27588
Department:
02405 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Surgery: Neurosurgery
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou
rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Varies
Patient Services Rep III, Neurosurgery
Position Highlights: Shift Schedule: Full Time (40 hours), Monday-Friday Department: Neurosurgery Location:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist What We Offer:
Generous PTO: Accrue up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree. Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,350 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being. Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave. Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions. What You'll Do:
The Patient Services Representative III facilitates all components of patient registration by accurately and efficiently handling the day-to-day operations relating to a patient's scheduled appointment. This includes obtaining all necessary demographic and financial information to ensure that the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record. This role is also responsible for creating a positive patient experience and representing Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and partner organizations in a professional manner. Interview patients in-person and/or by phone to obtain all required information for hospital records and billing systems. Pre-registers all scheduled patients for admission, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services according to department policies and procedures. Verify insurance coverage and obtains authorization for all services requiring pre-certification. Process internal and out-going referrals, as needed, per department procedures Perform clerical functions as needed, including answering phones, taking messages, chart processing, faxing and scanning. Collect and process upfront deposits or set-up payment arrangements, as required. Screen patient for Medicaid, Affordable care Act or hospital sponsored financial program and provides appropriate documentation and referral. Assist other team members where necessary Adhere to department policies and procedures related to verification of eligibility, benefits, pre-authorization requirements, available payment options, financial counseling and other identified financial clearance related duties Complete assigned registration functions within multi-specialty clinic and/or emergency department, which may include claim edit work queues, pre-certifications and authorizations. The Patient Services Representative III is expected to sequence multiple physician visits and complete registration activities within multiple registration platforms Assists team with escalated issues, trains other team members as needed and is a subject matter expert. Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives Other duties as assigned or requested by Supervisor or Manager, such as acting as back up in other departments Understand and maintain operations knowledge of Medicare and other state and federal government payor compliance requirements for the population served.
What You'll Need:
High school diploma or equivalent Three years of experience working in a role within a customer service, fast paced environment with high volume of either calls or in-person requests Or an equivalent combination of education and experience The ideal candidate will also possess the following skills:
EPIC Cadence experience preferred. Expert knowledge of patient access services and the overall effect on the revenue cycle. A thorough understanding of commercial and government insurance plans, payer networks, government resources and medical terminology. Understand and maintain operations knowledge of Medicare and other state and federal government payor compliance requirements for the population served. Demonstrated proficiency in communicating effectively with a customer and simplifying complex information. Demonstrated ability of critical thinking skills and adhering to compliance protocols. Demonstrated ability to handle escalated issues, train/mentor other team members and viewed as a subject matter expert. Ability to navigate Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Experience working in a role that requires prioritization of multiple critical priorities while ensuring quality and achievement of performance metrics. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance metrics. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain HIPAA compliance. Pay Range $21.45 - $32.20
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
02405 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Surgery: Neurosurgery
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou
rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Varies
Patient Services Rep III, Neurosurgery
Position Highlights: Shift Schedule: Full Time (40 hours), Monday-Friday Department: Neurosurgery Location:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist What We Offer:
Generous PTO: Accrue up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree. Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,350 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being. Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave. Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions. What You'll Do:
The Patient Services Representative III facilitates all components of patient registration by accurately and efficiently handling the day-to-day operations relating to a patient's scheduled appointment. This includes obtaining all necessary demographic and financial information to ensure that the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record. This role is also responsible for creating a positive patient experience and representing Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and partner organizations in a professional manner. Interview patients in-person and/or by phone to obtain all required information for hospital records and billing systems. Pre-registers all scheduled patients for admission, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services according to department policies and procedures. Verify insurance coverage and obtains authorization for all services requiring pre-certification. Process internal and out-going referrals, as needed, per department procedures Perform clerical functions as needed, including answering phones, taking messages, chart processing, faxing and scanning. Collect and process upfront deposits or set-up payment arrangements, as required. Screen patient for Medicaid, Affordable care Act or hospital sponsored financial program and provides appropriate documentation and referral. Assist other team members where necessary Adhere to department policies and procedures related to verification of eligibility, benefits, pre-authorization requirements, available payment options, financial counseling and other identified financial clearance related duties Complete assigned registration functions within multi-specialty clinic and/or emergency department, which may include claim edit work queues, pre-certifications and authorizations. The Patient Services Representative III is expected to sequence multiple physician visits and complete registration activities within multiple registration platforms Assists team with escalated issues, trains other team members as needed and is a subject matter expert. Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives Other duties as assigned or requested by Supervisor or Manager, such as acting as back up in other departments Understand and maintain operations knowledge of Medicare and other state and federal government payor compliance requirements for the population served.
What You'll Need:
High school diploma or equivalent Three years of experience working in a role within a customer service, fast paced environment with high volume of either calls or in-person requests Or an equivalent combination of education and experience The ideal candidate will also possess the following skills:
EPIC Cadence experience preferred. Expert knowledge of patient access services and the overall effect on the revenue cycle. A thorough understanding of commercial and government insurance plans, payer networks, government resources and medical terminology. Understand and maintain operations knowledge of Medicare and other state and federal government payor compliance requirements for the population served. Demonstrated proficiency in communicating effectively with a customer and simplifying complex information. Demonstrated ability of critical thinking skills and adhering to compliance protocols. Demonstrated ability to handle escalated issues, train/mentor other team members and viewed as a subject matter expert. Ability to navigate Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Experience working in a role that requires prioritization of multiple critical priorities while ensuring quality and achievement of performance metrics. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance metrics. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain HIPAA compliance. Pay Range $21.45 - $32.20
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.