Patient Access Associate 2

Inova
Salem, VA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Inova Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team (FACT) Department is looking for a dedicated Patient Access Associate 2 to join the team. The position involves admitting/scheduling patients, conducting insurance verifications, and providing financial counseling while adhering to Inova Health System's

Requirements

  • Expresses sincere concern and empathy when dealing with customer complaints.
  • Accesses appropriate systems/services to confirm insurance coverage or other means of payment.
  • Communicates scheduling changes to patients, staff, physicians and patient representatives in a timely and professional manner.
  • Identifies and communicates payroll authorization and referral requirements to patients.
  • Explains insurance benefits and patient liability by using appropriate communication methods/styles.
  • Reports safety hazards/violations and takes appropriate action to protect the environment and guests until help arrives – if necessary.
  • Delivers an acceptable volume of work with high levels of accuracy while improving inefficiencies and minimizing repetitive errors by revising current workflow procedures.
  • Recognizes when a problem needs to be elevated for resolution and involves others in the problem-solving process when additional input is needed.

Benefits

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
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