Maine Medical Center Patient Access Apprentice - Emergency Department
Portland, Maine
Employer: Maine Medical Center
Industry: Professional - Nonclinical
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Summary
Position Summary
The Apprentice - Patient Access - Emergency Dept - MMCP role is the entry role for Patient Access and Schedules, Pre-Registers, Registers and admits patients to the hospital. Serves as the first contact for many patients. Must convey a caring and professional attitude for all patients and visitors. Determines insurance coverage, eligibility and performs required pre-authorization procedures. Maintains patient care unit control for all bedded units. Provides comprehensive financial counseling and assistance. Establishes and monitors each patient's account prior to their visit, during inpatient stays, and up to 5 days post discharge. Ensures the accuracy of the patient's unique identification number and the demographic and financial information use to create an electronic bill. Informs patient of estimated financial responsibilities and collects up-front payments and Co-payments based on the estimate.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. License/Certifications: N/A Experience: Previous clerical healthcare and customer service experience preferred. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services. Learn more about this system at www.mainehealth.org
Position Summary
The Apprentice - Patient Access - Emergency Dept - MMCP role is the entry role for Patient Access and Schedules, Pre-Registers, Registers and admits patients to the hospital. Serves as the first contact for many patients. Must convey a caring and professional attitude for all patients and visitors. Determines insurance coverage, eligibility and performs required pre-authorization procedures. Maintains patient care unit control for all bedded units. Provides comprehensive financial counseling and assistance. Establishes and monitors each patient's account prior to their visit, during inpatient stays, and up to 5 days post discharge. Ensures the accuracy of the patient's unique identification number and the demographic and financial information use to create an electronic bill. Informs patient of estimated financial responsibilities and collects up-front payments and Co-payments based on the estimate.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Additional Information
MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services. Learn more about this system at www.mainehealth.org
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 190442
Country: United States
State: Maine
City: Portland
ZIP: 04101
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