Job Details
Summary
Waldo County General Hospital, as part of MaineHealth, is actively accepting applications for a full-time role with the Patient Access Department within the Emergency Department.
This full-time role is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to a $4,000 Sign-on bonus for all eligible Patient Access Apprentice roles within the Emergency Department.
Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part-time Patient Access Apprentice position. Bonus amount prorated for part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Position Summary
This position is the initial contact for patients at Waldo County General Hospital, and, as such, must demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in all interactions. This position has the responsibility for complete and accurate patient registration, insurance verification, medical necessity validation, identifying and collecting amounts due from the patient, entering orders, and providing for an efficient flow of clinical, administrative and clerical tasks. Obtains patient's signatures on consent and assignment forms and applicable insurance denial notices. Assists with and arranges accommodations for patients with special needs. All tasks are required to be done per established protocols and accuracy standards while demonstrating the Champions of Care expectations of Welcome, Listen and Serve. To be successful in this role, the employee must be competent, flexible, and adaptive to changes in healthcare delivery and technology.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High school graduate preferred.
- License/Certifications: N/A
- Experience: Previous clerical health care experience preferred. Previous customer service experience is required.
- Must complete a formal medical terminology course and customer service training within 1 year after hire.
- Knowledge of insurance plans and their requirements (ie: worker's compensation, managed care, Medicare/Medicaid) is desired.
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance requirements
- Helpful.
- Must demonstrate progress in understanding insurance requirements.
- Familiarity with medical terminology used in an individual physician practice setting is desirable.
- Good interpersonal skills are required, with an ability to interact with patients and others, both in person and over the telephone, in a courteous, tactful, and effective manner.
- Customer service training a plus.
- Strong command of the English language must speak and write it clearly. The ability to speak French is helpful.
- The ability to use a personal computer for online data entry is required.
- Typing, faxing, copier and computer skills are required.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services. Learn more about this system at www.mainehealth.org