Guest Services Specialist

Location: AdventHealth Kissimmee-2450 NORTH ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Kissimmee, 34744

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Student Loan Repayment Program

-          Career Development

-          Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

-          Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift: Day

The role you’ll contribute:

The Guest Services Specialist, under supervision, greets all customers, such as, patients, guests, families, staff, physicians, and vendors in a helpful and courteous manner while extending exemplary customer service. Answers telephones within three (3) rings and responds to inquiries in a timely manner. Uses all available patient data search tools to accurately locate or create patient visit information as outlined by department policy. Accountable for monitoring patient registration wait times and ensuring patients are directed to Patient Access representative within standards as designated by department. During peak registration times, supports registration staff ensuring patients are processed through system protocols timely, obtaining required missing patient documents, when possible, from in-house patients, and/or appropriate patient representative. Responsible for collecting patients’ financial responsibilities, i.e., co-payments, co-insurances, deductibles, etc. as required, placing clear and thorough financial assessments, authorizations/pre-certs, and/or benefit memos on patient accounts to ensure expeditious billing and to protect financial standing of Florida Hospital, when applicable. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Demonstrates, through behavior, Florida Hospital’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork.

·           Monitors patient registration wait times and ensures patients are directed to patient access representatives within standards, as designated by department. Uses sign-in log appropriately for tracking purposes. During peak registration times, supports registration staff and ensures patients are processed through system protocols in a timely manner. Obtains required, missing patient documents, when possible, from in-house patients, and/or appropriate patient representative. Assists with scheduling, as needed.

·           Registers patients for services and achieves accuracy while working patient accounts in regards to insurance identification and selection, along with required protocols associated with insurance selection, including authorization requirements, in addition to ensuring timely discharge is facilitated and reimbursement is maximized. Creates accurate good faith estimates in an effort to maximize upfront cash collections, in addition to, adding collection documentation where required, accordingly. Properly identifies patients, ensuring armband accuracy, and inputs demographics information, as well as, secures the required forms to ensure compliance and regulatory policies.

·           Screens and directs faxes, document copies, and assists in obtaining patient’s prescriptions, if applicable. Reviews Physicians orders/scripts, when appropriate according to process protocols, to verify patient’s name, date of birth and ensure order/script has been signed by clinician. Maintains an open line of communication with patients, leadership, and clinical units when delays occur or issues arise.

·           Identifies, determines and directs all customers to the appropriate area of responsibility within PA/PFS and/or other departments. Assesses the lobby periodically to ensure all patients and/or visitors needs are being met. Answers telephones within three (3) rings, and responds to inquiries within a timely manner.

·           Greets all customers (patients, guests, families, staff, physicians, vendors, etc.) in a helpful and courteous manner while extending exemplary customer service. Anticipates and responds to inquiries and needs in an assertive, yet courteous manner. Assists all customers, guests, patients, and healthcare team with appropriate information requested. Maintains up to date and thorough knowledge of assigned Florida Hospital campus and phone numbers in order to provide guests and patients the most accurate information and directions possible.

·           Manages a multitude of clerical duties and assigned projects, while sustaining department’s key initiatives in support of daily operational flow(s). Reviews patient account reports and monitors timely account classification related to insurance reimbursements. May release films to patient’s/physician’s offices utilizing proper sign out process. May print patient records for release internally and externally and fax paper records while adhering to HIPAA and established guidelines.

·           Prepares to begin work by being at a workstation as scheduled by department leadership in order to offer continuous patient service and be available for all clinical partners’ registration needs. Maintains schedule flexibility and exhibits effective time management skills by monitoring time and attendance to limit use of unauthorized overtime. Provides continual coverage of assigned workstation at all times in order to assist customers promptly, arranging scheduled relief coverage during extended time away from workstation.

·           Adheres to HIPAA regulations by verifying pertinent information to determine caller or visitor authorization level before releasing account information.