Access Associate - Gsh/Western Ridge

• Access Associate- Good Samaritan WESTERN RIDGE Hospital *

Make a difference every day as an Access Associate at TriHealth! Join a compassionate, servant led team committed to excellence in patient care while working in a supportive, high-energy environment.

We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive shift differentials as appropriate for your shift worked.

Requires 2 weeks of Full-time (approx 32 hours/week) Day paid training in Norwood.

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.

Location: *Good Samaritan Western Ridge Hospital: 6949 Good Samaritan Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45247

Work Schedule:

• Part-time Hours (24 hours/week)
• Split shift- 11am- 11pm
• Holiday/weekend rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

• For full-time or part-time, there is a comprehensive benefits package-including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview:

Performs Scheduling or Registration functions in a timely and accurate manner: working with TH ancillary departments to coordinate care and communicate with patients and physicians/offices to obtain information necessary to schedule and/or register patients. Provide excellent customer service and answer patient questions and resolve issues. Collect of copays, standard deposits and deductibles. SCHEDULING: schedule physician ordered tests in accordance with department guidelines; correlate medical diagnosis with ordered tests/procedures for medical necessity purposes that is required to receive reimbursement. REGISTRATION: educate patients on TH required legal compliance paperwork and provide financial triage (can properly direct patient with financial questions and explain concepts of insurance).

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Degree or GED (Required)

1 - 2 years experience Customer Service (Required)

Ability to operate multiple computer applications

Excellent verbal and written skills

Typing speed of 35 wpm

Medical terminology required within first year of employment if not already taken

Job Responsibilities:

Ability to adapt to a dynamic work flow, appropriate volume of phone calls/registrations per hour and other identified departmental targets.

Accuracy.

Follows regulatory and departmental policies for collection of data, patient safety and point of service collections.

Follow scripting, anticipates customer needs, problem solving skills, consistent and positive interactions with patients and co-workers.

Working Conditions:

Bending -

Climbing- Rarely

Concentrating- Consistently

Continuous Learning- Consistently

Hearing: Conversation- Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds- Consistently

Interpersonal Communication- Consistently

Kneeling- Consistently

Lifting

Lifting

Pushing- Consistently

Reaching- Consistently

Reading- Consistently

Sitting- Consistently

Standing- Consistently

Stooping- Consistently

Talking- Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning- Consistently

Use of Hands- Consistently

Color Vision- Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far- Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Near- Consistently

Walking- Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community