Lead Patient Access Representative - Emergency Services

Patient Services Manager

Lead assigned staff in performing activities related to patient registration. Schedule staff to optimize departmental resources and productivity. Order and maintain appropriate supplies. Confirm insurance coverage. Determine necessity for pre-authorization and obtain authorization for scheduled procedures. Determine financial responsibility for service to be provided. Communicate with patient and practitioner regarding financial responsibility and insurance coverage issues, and notify them of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance. Keep abreast of insurance company changes and updates. Communicate these changes to staff.

Education: High School diploma equivalency with 1 year of experience OR 2 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification and 1 year of experience can be used in lieu of education, if applicable.

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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