Trinity Health

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Patient Access Concierge - Albany, NY - Full Time This is a phone-based position to register patients, schedule appointments and surgeries, verifies demographic, clinical, financial, and insurance information during the (pre)-registration process, accepts point of service payments or provides guidance for payment options, and clears the patient for service delivery. This position is a remote position. Position Highlights: Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Office Hours – Monday - Friday We offer great Benefits including: Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off. Tuition Reimbursement, etc. What you will do: Verifies patient identification, demographic information, and insurance coverage. Accepts point of service payments. Enters patient information accurately into appropriate hospital information system(s). Refers patients with questions regarding financial liability to appropriate resource(s). Accepts medical authorization or referral forms, if appropriate. Processes key documents to facilitate obtaining insurance information. Provides payment estimates for out of pocket costs. Educates patients/families on the use of registration kiosks or online systems. Identifies routine issues and escalates to Lead Patient Access Concierge. What you will need: High school diploma. Associate degree in preferred. One to three (1-3) years experience within a hospital or clinic environment, an insurance company, managed care organization or other health care financial service setting, performing medical claims processing, financial counseling, financial clearance, accounting or customer service activities. Consideration may be given for commensurate customer service experience in another industry. Knowledge of insurance and governmental programs, regulations and billing processes (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Disability, Champus, and Supplemental Security Income Disability), managed care contracts and coordination of benefits is preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and medical record coding (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) is preferred. Must have a basic understanding of the core Microsoft suite offerings (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, data entry skills, and organizational abilities. Superior interpersonal skills are necessary for interacting with customers and colleagues. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and good time management skills are required. Must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast paced, results oriented, collaborative, people-centered environment. Pay Range: $17.59 - $21.80 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.