Patient Access Coordinator INTERNAL

DESCRIPTION

As part of the Montefiore Health System, we offer the quality of a premier academic medical center and the caring of a community hospital. We’re committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County’s residents and our team members.

Benefits include:

• 1199 Pension Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (plus 8 holidays )
• The clinical excellence of the Montefiore Health System
• Equal Opportunity Employment
• Zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and abuse
• Fair employment practices, including equal treatment in hiring, promotion and compensation
• WE CARE code of conduct for all team members

A Great Place to Live

Just 35 miles from New York City, Rockland County offers friendly communities, natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, convenient shopping and easy access to New York City. While Rockland County has plenty to offer, both the mountains and the beach are within a few hours’ drive.

Responsible for maintaining the hospital census to identify the facility’s bed complement, patient’s location, occupied beds and bed availability. Coordinates and controls the placement of all inpatients (urgent, emergent, and elective) between referring physicians, hospital personnel, and nursing. Responsible for registration, verification, collection of co-pays/deductibles, pre-certification or authorization of accounts, referrals to Financial Counseling for assistance in payment options. Flexible days/hours based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma required. Associates degree preferred. 2. Experience: Related Patient Access experience preferred. Strong customer service experience required. Clerical/Billing experience preferred. PC experience required (Word/Excel.) 3. Training/Certification: N/A 4. Licensure: N/A 5. Other: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

$21.18 per hour + 10% differential