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HSS Patient Access Specialist - Westchester OPC in Westchester, New York
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Patient Access Specialist - Westchester OPC
Per-Diem
A highly visible customer service position that is responsible for the reception of patients, families, and health care providers. The Patient Access Specialist is an expert in areas of customer service, registration/scheduling, insurance, and HSS Standards of Care. Patient Access Specialist is expected to score in the top 5% of measureable categories within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and customers
Prioritize and designate patient flow
Verify insurance and obtain benefits
Confirming all radiology services have been authorized prior to visits/communicating results with patients
Triage phone calls and schedule appointments
Respond to patient, visitor, and customer inquiries
Obtain patient demographics, personal information, and medical history by interviewing patients
Collect payments
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Screen patients for COVID safety precautions
Communication with leadership regarding closing shift precautions
Position is based in White Plains, however, employee may need to travel to other HSS sites
Cross coverage with other departments
Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred; Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience
Two years in a healthcare or related customer service field
Desired Qualifications
Superior written and oral communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a team environment
Knowledge of healthcare and health insurance
Familiarity with medical terminology
Displays positive attitudes towards assignments and others
Hired for evenings and weekends, but must be flexible for morning coverage
Pay Range - Minimum
USD $30.00/Hr.
Pay Range - Maximum
USD $30.00/Hr.
Posted Date1 month ago(3/22/2024 2:28 PM)
Job ID2024-19173
LocationUS-NY-Westchester
CategoryAdmitting/Patient Registration - All Openings
Emp StatusPer Diem
Hours per Week7
ShiftDays