Patient Access Rep ED SS PT 5P-9P

Company: Sumner Regional Medical Center
Location: Gallatin
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

HighPoint - Sumner Regional Medical CenterPerforms receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions.Reports to: Patient Access SupervisorEnsures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.Maintains current knowledge of all rules and regulations governing third party admissions/registrations and pre-certification requirementsMaintains an acceptable registration error rate & collections goal.

Keywords: Sumner Regional Medical Center, Nashville , Patient Access Rep ED SS PT 5P-9P, Other , Gallatin, Tennessee