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Posted: 12-Mar-25
Location: Frisco, Texas
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Internal Number: 24015600
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICAL CENTER FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY
Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of our new hospital in Frisco, Texas. As we gear up to open our doors in July 2025, you?ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in our community.
Our new facility, spanning 340,000 square feet, will introduce a state-of-the-art facility, tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population. Among its highlights, the facility will house crucial departments such as emergency, inpatient, procedural, and women and children.
Apply today and join a growing team dedicated to bringing an elevated level of care to the rapidly growing North Texas area!
JOB SUMMARY
The Access Services Representative 1 obtains current and accurate demographics and insurance information in order to register patient, verify insurance benefits, and negotiate and collect patient financial responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Conducts and documents patient interviews to obtain demographic and financial data for registration, insurance verification, precertification and billing.
- Registers patient at multiple locations and work multiple areas within the department. Knows the patient flow processes in each area. Identifies process improvement opportunities that promote team concepts with co-workers while improving revenue cycle functions and the patient experience.
- Interacts on an ongoing basis with other areas and departments in order to provide appropriate information related to such items as: patient delays, change of schedules Intra-departmentally and Interdepartmentally.
- Verifies patient eligibility for insurance coverage and appropriate benefit levels for anticipated services. Calculates and collects patient liability dues according to financial clearance policies related to existing and bad debt accounts. Determines patient liability and advises patient of deposit requirements per policy. Negotiates payment arrangements with patient where necessary per policy.
- May be accountable for performing cashiering responsibilities according to established policies and procedures; could potentially consume the bulk of the incumbent's responsibilities within the department.
- Assists patients to nursing units by providing directions, personal escort and medical mobility assistance (ex; wheelchairs), when applicable.
- Adheres to compliance with regard to order validations, cash policy requirements, government payor requirements and patient safety requirements for appropriate patient identification.
- Appropriately escalates potential service issues to management when necessary.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Requires good listening and communication skills, and professional telephone etiquette.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a highly stressful and emotional environment, to include crime, behavioral health and suffering patients in addition to life or death situations.
- Must be able to exhibit a high level of empathy with the ability to effectively communicate with patients and family members during traumatic events, while demonstrating exceptional customer service skills.
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in an effective and organized manner.
- Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills.
- Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.
BENEFITS
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience