Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values ofLoveandExcellenceand are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of Americas Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1, 100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition.
Primary Function:
ChristianaCare is currently seeking afull-time Access Coordinator in Admitting at Christiana Hospitalto promote patient and physician satisfaction through proactive patient access activities. Collaborates with physicians/offices, patients and interdepartmental staff to ensure a seamless delivery of patient care and appropriate fiscal management of the encounter. This is a dayshift position, the hours will be 7:00am-3:30pm. Also, this role will be required to work every 3rd weekend.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs daily operational activities (registration/verification) as associated with accurately and efficiently managing patient encounters
Registration of encounters as dictated to meet the clinical/fiscals need of the patient and institution
Determine and process payment of guarantor co-pay/deductibles per benefit plan
Maintains a solid working knowledge base of third-party specifics relative to area of practice
Coordinates patient care activities with insurance companies, care managers and physician office staff to minimize financial risk and maximize delivery of patient care
Reports any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors in a timely manner
Associate degree in Business/Medical related field preferred
Two years experience in a medical, financial or marketing institution preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
403(b) with company match
Generous paid time off
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
EEO Posting Statement
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.
