HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another achieve optimal department results.

• Contributes to patient, employee, and physician satisfaction. Proactively presents solutions to resolve access to care issues when possible. Serves as a liaison between the patients, facility, physicians, and department to ensure timely and accurate financial clearance of all accounts. Communicates with scheduling to inform patient of authorization as needed.

• Ensures accounts are financially secure by reviewing and documenting benefits, patient liabilities, authorization/pre-certification requirements, notification requirements, and other relevant information.

• Monitors and tracks authorizations, including ensuring accurate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, location of service performed and expiration dates.

• Communicates to resolve patient access and quality service matters. Responds promptly to requests and keeps open channels of communication with physician, patient, and service areas regarding financial clearance status and resolution. Maintains confidentiality in all communications.

• Timely and accurately obtains and records eligibility and benefit information, including limitations and exclusions, for all patients in the appropriate system(s) and screen(s)/field(s) within the system(s).

• Refers to the Health Care System's financial clearance policy as a guideline and documents the appropriate patient liability portion - co-pays and/or deductibles - prior to, or on, the day of service.

• Completes high-quality work while adhering to productivity standards. Ensures documentation standards are followed and account notations are made in the appropriate system(s) timely and accurately.

• Notifies the payer of the patient's admission or procedure in a timely manner, to ensure third party reimbursement.

• Evaluates patient liability and generates estimates as needed for patient financial responsibility communication.

• Organizes time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and sets priorities. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.

• Displays initiative to improve job functions. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility during changing demands. Offers suggestions to streamline process for efficient patient flow.

• Participates in various department and/or entity/system-wide projects and activities. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

• One year of healthcare experience which must have included insurance verification, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting

• N/A

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Proficiency in Microsoft office components (e.g., Outlook, Word) and knowledge of electronic health record software (EPIC preferred)

• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement methodologies

• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time

• Mid-level medical terminology and knowledge of insurance requirements for physician visits and procedures

• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment

• Ability to flex hours and work/day assignments to meet needs related to unanticipated patient volume

• Working knowledge of CPT, International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 and/or ICD-10 preferred

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research.  In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.

The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas.  These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.