Assoc Patient Access Rep-Fam Med Care

About the role

The Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) is the first contact for visitors, handling customer service, patient registration, and financial clearance. This role includes check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, insurance verification, and compliance management. The APAR ensures smooth workflows and adherence to guidelines, preparing patients administratively and financially for their visits.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer service and patient registration
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow
• Collect payments and manage financial clearance
• Verify medical necessity and communicate coverage and eligibility information
• Enter patient demographics, insurance, and financial information accurately
• Gather and verify health and financial information from patients
• Confirm the completeness of the electronic health record (EHR)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in healthcare office setting and/or work history with strong customer service background (Preferred)
• Proficient in all types of registrations (inpatient, outpatient, and emergency admits)
• Ability to monitor and perform all patient hospital and/or ambulatory movement
• Utilizes EPIC work queue to pre-register scheduled patients
• Verifies medical necessity in accordance with CMS standards and communicates relevant coverage and eligibility information to the patient
• Accurately identifies and enters patient demographics, insurance, and financial information including inpatient and outpatient benefits
• Gathers and verifies all appropriate, confidential health and financial information from patients while using various computer software to assure payment for all authorized services
• Confirms the completeness of the electronic health record (EHR) and makes necessary changes

Benefits

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