Rehab Patient Access Specialist - Float

About the role

The Patient Access Specialist will ensure the quality of patient registrations by obtaining thorough and accurate information in a timely and efficient manner. The Patient Access Specialist interacts with clients, patients, and referring providers to ensure quality care for all patients.

Responsibilities

• Possess accuracy skills to ensures that all documents are properly signed and witnessed as required.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current registration requirements.
• Ability to schedule patients and clients accurately and efficiently on a daily basis.
• Ability to multi-task these duties with other Patient Access responsibilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm while maintaining positive patient and provider relations.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize and problem solve through the day.
• Recognize accounts that should be referred to management for assistance.
• Evaluate patient visits/registrations and make recommendations for corrections as needed.
• Calls insurance companies for precertification’s and authorizations.
• Complete inventory and order specific supplies for department and keep supplies in proper storage areas so supplies and equipment are readily accessible
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA rules and regulations.
• The Specialist will interview the patient/guarantor to obtain complete demographic, clinical, billing, insurance, and financial information.
• The Patient Access Specialist will be trained to work all areas of Patient Registration and daily operations.
• Responsible to train other Patient Access Associates in all duties.
• Must be able to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: High School Diploma and Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) Certification or national recognized PFS Certification.

Experience: Minimum: three (3) or more years of customer service or related experience. Preferred: Three (3) or more years experience in Patient Access Registration in an acute care hospital and/or physician office setting.

License/Certification: Minimum: None.

Location: Main location will be Noblesville Rehab and Fitness and float to Rehab and Fitness Hazel Dell and Westfield locations.