Patient Access Associate **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 40568435 Posted On 02/14/2025 **Job Overview** + **Area of Interest:** Patient Services + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .01 + **Department:** Patient Access + **Shift:** PRN, as needed. You will be required to work a minimum of (1) 8 hour shift per month, (2) weekends per year and (1) holiday per year. Hours can be on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift. + **Job ID:** 160375 **UnityPoint Health Information** **Why UnityPoint Health? **    **Commitment to our Team** – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.    **Culture** – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.    **Benefits** – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.     + Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.   + You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.    + We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.     **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.   **Development** – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.   **Community Involvement** – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org **Overview** The Patient Access Associate creates accurate and thorough registration records for each patient visit. Secures appropriate signatures, financial information and documents. Screens for benefit eligibility on appropriate accounts. Initiates collection process for patients that have not been pre-registered and informs them of deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. Interacts in a customer focused and compassionate manner to ensure patients and their representative’s needs are met, and that they understand the medical center’s policies for the resolution of patient financial liabilities and the various available payment options. **Responsibilities** **Registration** + Accurately and thoroughly collects, analyzes and records patient demographic, insurance/financial and clinical data in computer system. + Completes eligibility check and obtains benefits though electronic means or via phone contact with insurance carriers or other agencies. + Contacts patients/families/physicians to obtain additional demographic/insurance information and update in computer system if needed in order to proceed with verification process. + Verifies that complete and valid orders are on file for each patient. + Obtains information and completes MSPQ and other payer-specific documents. + Reviews and explains all registration forms prior to obtaining signatures from patient or appropriate patient representative. + Notifies patients of need for ABN (for Medicare) or no covered waiver requirements. + Documents on accounts using hospital account note with activity comments to ensure easy account follow-up. + Requests patient to bring required documents on day of service, i.e., physician orders, insurance cards, claim forms, liability information, photo ID, etc. + Ensures each patient’s identification band is correct.Arranges or assists with patient transport as necessary. **Collections** + Explains benefits and requests copay as well as deductible and coinsurance as applicable. + Identifies prearranged payment commitment and follows instructions as outlined by the financial clearance department. + Ensures that all monies collected are secured or turned over to Cashier. + Balances cash drawer daily. + Identifies patients in financial hardship and refers to Patient Financial Coordinators/Certified Application Counselors for charity/financial assistance. + Refers to Cash Posting Specialists patients requiring payment plans. + Identifies payer requirements for preauthorization. If preauthorization not in place, contact Financial Clearance Department. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** High school diploma or GED. **Experience:** **License(s)/Certification(s):** Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** Must have ability to communicate well verbally with a variety of persons. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Independent judgement and decision making. Ability to work under time constraints. Knowledge of medical procedures, testing and preparation. Knowledge of medical terminology. **Other:** Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Company ID 168 Job REQ # 40568435 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250214 End Date 20250321 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Tenant Associate PRN MercyOne Patient Access Rep - Patient Services - Full Time MercyOne Inpatient Pharm Tech Sterile Compounding MercyOne RN-Inpatient Acute Rehab UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Physical Therapist- Inpatient/Outpatient UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Patient Access Representative Southwest Health Speech Pathologist-Outpatient Ped Rehab UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Patient Service Representative-Urology Clinic UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Occupational Therapist-Inpatient UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.