Patient Access Specialist
Patient Access Specialist
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Job Description
We are searching for a Patient Access Specialist 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.
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. R
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. Obtains signatures from patient/guarantor for release of information general consent to treat statement of financial responsibility Medicare and Champus forms and other required paperwork as measured by account audits medical record review and feedback from downstream departments.
Provides continuous support of process improvements through compilation of data excellent customer service monitoring and evaluation of departmental roles and proposals for process improvement initiatives.
Skills & Requirements
Required High School Diploma or GED
2 years Patient access registration or patient accounting experience
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
