Patient Access Specialist Sr

Responsibilities

Meets with patient and/or patient's caregiver to exchange necessary information and documentation.
Provides explanation of visit, instructions, and addresses concerns and questions.
Communicates with referring provider's office, clinical department(s), and/or other appropriate personnel to exchange necessary information and determine schedule.
Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-certification/authorization as necessary.
Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.
Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  Completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
  Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

Benefits

Includes recognition performance bonus, performance-based pay increase, market reviews, medical, dental and vision coverage, discounted gym memberships and fitness resources, free Care.com membership, voluntary benefits, time away from work, employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts.

Pay

$19.67 - $25.57 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks).