Training Department - PFS Associate Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Baltimore, MD (Job ID req34854)

Description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health's Patient Accounting Training team is currently seeking a PRN Associate to join their team to assist with reporting, audits and other administrative tasks.  The selected candidate will work up to10 hours per week in a flexible remote schedule (dayshift training is required within first few weeks of employment)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

·       Builds and maintains positive relationships with Patient Access Management teams at the various MedStar Health entities.  Communicates and interacts in a professional manner with team members.

·       Conducts audits of Patient Access registrations to ensure accuracy and reports findings to Supervisor.

·       Conducts email and/or onsite education to update Patient Access and Patient Financial Services personnel of changes and/or new information as needed.

·       Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

·       Presents a positive representation of PFS and demonstrates role model behaviors.  Promotes effective communication with a positive attitude.

·       Responsible for the standard weekly review of Patient Access reports as assigned by the training leadership.  Works in conjunction with leader to resolve outstanding system, departmental, interdepartmental issues and concerns.

Qualifications:

·       High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

·       A combination of 5 years total experience to include a minimum of 2 years experience in patient access/patient financial services or a related field required.  3-4 years Experience in teaching or training environment or an equivalent combination of college education and experience.  

·       Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)  or Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist -Institutional (CRCS-I) required within 1 year from date of hire required

·        Proficient uses of hospital registration and/or billing systems, personal computers including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint applications.

·       Requires knowledge of medical terminology and payer billing and collection requirements.  Detailed working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in the major (Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and Blue Cross) payer's application billing and/or collection process, with emphasis on conducting and developing training programs.

This position has a hiring range of $23.19 - $38.49