Patient Access Representative 1 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Access Representative 1 in the Department of Patient Access with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

The Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) registers patients for clinical services by obtaining pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, and collecting payments.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Performs full registration and ensures that insurance is verified, and all patients’ information is correct.

• Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver’s license, and any applicable referrals.

• Explains Consent for Treatment, Financial Liability, and HIPAA to patients and obtains signed forms.

• Instructs patients to complete any questionnaires that might be required by physician.

• Schedules follow-up, cancels, and edits appointments, and records no-show patients accurately.

• Reconciles all vouchers and delivers them to designated area.

• Answers telephone calls and responds to questions and inquiries or transfers when appropriate.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.

• Skill in data entry with minimal errors.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H3