Patient Access Associate I Pre Access Specialist

**Job Description:**

This position is responsible for billing, follow-up, and resolving issues that delay or prevent payment of the patient's account within Intermountas policies and procedures.

As a Pre-Access Registration Specialist you need to know how to:

Coordinate patient encounter utilizing multiple system applications: various registration applications, clinical operating systems, eligibility verification systems, medical necessity applications, scanning repository- Be responsible for identification of copay and deductibles, communicating patient financial responsibility to patient prior to date of service, and collection of such patient responsibility prior to service- Coordinate self-pay patient flow to Financial Counselor or program eligibility vendor for identification of possible eligibility for public benefits, those in need of financial assistance or those capable of making payment at time of service or prior to service date- Review input and audit quality to assure accuracy in all aspects of the position, particularly patient type, financial class and insurance codes- Demonstrate complete understanding and ability to apply registration policies and procedures- Remain flexible in scheduling to meet department and organizational needs to accommodate the registration process- Be responsible for meeting productivity and quality measures

Minimum Qualifications

- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in acute care, medical office or insurance, required

- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, required

- Excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications), required- CHAA (Certified Health Access Associate), preferred

.

**Physical Requirements:**

Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.- and -Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.- and -May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

**Location:**

Peaks Regional Office

**Work City:**

Broomfield

**Work State:**

Colorado

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.29 - $24.26

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/em...) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/di...) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.