Patient Access Specialist - Admissions Department
Patient Access Specialist - Admissions Department
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Job Description
We are searching for a Patient Access Specialist with the Admissions Department at The Woodlands location someone who works well in a fast-paced this position you will ensure timely and accurate patient registration by serving as the liaison between patient/family payers providers Healthcare Information Management (Medical Records) Patient Financial Services (PFS or Business Services) and other health care team members. While utilizing a unique medical record number the Patient Access Specialist will facilitate patient tracking and billing by obtaining/verifying accurate and complete demographic information financially securing ensuring financial authorizations and collecting out-of-pocket responsibility from guarantors to maximize hospital reimbursement.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Obtains verifies and enters complete and accurate demographic information on all accounts to facilitate smooth processing through the revenue cycle.
- Thoroughly searches the patient accounting system for an existing medical record on each visit.
- Uses appropriate search techniques to ensure that no duplicate medical records are created in the master patient index.
- Accurately enters complete demographic information into the system.
- Verified information should include correct spelling of patient name date of birth gender address phone number guarantor data etc.
- Patient names should follow hospital protocol regarding middle names suffixes etc. Ensures assigned DARs and/or work queues are monitored and worked daily ensuring that all elements of the accounts are secured for billing.
- Financially secures all patient accounts to maximize hospital reimbursement in a customer service-oriented fashion.
- Ensures financial authorization for service is obtained and to provide the authorizing entity with clinical information including diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Facilitates provider communication with payer representative and/or payer Medical Director.
- Provides complete and accurate documentation on each visit to ensure compliance with hospital and government regulations.
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
- Required H.S. Diploma or GED
- 2 years Patient access registration or patient accounting experience
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
