Sr. Consumer Access Specialist Sebring

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-430pm
• Accountable for maintaining a working relationship with clinical partners to ensure open communications between clinical, ancillary, and consumer access departments, which enhances the patient experience
• Provides timely and continual coverage of assigned work area in order to offer prompt patient service and availability for all clinical partner registration needs.
• Arranges relief coverage during extended time away from assigned registration area.
• Contacts insurance companies by phone, fax, online portal, and other resources to obtain and verify insurance eligibility and benefits and determine extent of coverage within established timeframe before scheduled appointments and during or after care for unscheduled patients.
• Registers patients for all services by obtaining critical demographic elements and ensuring accuracy.
• Performs Medicare compliance reviews, eligibility checks, and completes Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaires.
• Ensures patient accounts are assigned the appropriate payer plans and updates finical assessments, eligibility, and benefits.
• Creates accurate estimates to maximize up-front cash collections and adds collections documentation where required
• Coordinates with case management staff as necessary (e.g., when pre-authorization cannot be obtained for an inpatient stay).
• Maintains the department invoice process including receiving, validating, filing, and processing invoices for payment.
• Documents all conversations with patients and insurance representatives in the appropriate fields.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Mature judgement in dealing with patients, physicians, and insurance representatives [Required]
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs and familiarity with database programs [Required]
• Ability to operate general office machines such as computer, fax machine, printer, and scanner [Required]
• Ability to effectively learn and perform multiple tasks, and organize work in a systematic and efficient fashion [Required]
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and written [Required]
• Ability to adapt in ever changing healthcare environment [Required]
• Ability to follow complex instructions and procedures, with a close attention to detail [Required]
• Adheres to government guidelines such as CMS, EMTALA, and HIPAA and corporate policies [Required]
• Exceptional customer service skills [Required]
• Advanced understanding of insurance knowledge and benefits [Required]
• Advanced understanding of hospital electronic medical report (EMR) system [Required]
• Basic medical terminology [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and ability to use discretion when discussing patient related information that is confidential in nature as needed to perform duties [Preferred]
• Intermediate medical terminology [Preferred]
• Bilingual – English/Spanish [Preferred]

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• In business, education, Health Services Administration, or related field

• 1+ customer service experience [Required]
• 1+ revenue cycle experience [Required]
• 2+ direct patient access [Preferred]

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) [Preferred]
• Certified Revenue Cycle Rep (CRCR) [Preferred]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.