Patient Access Specialist - Emergency Department

Job description

Department/Unit: Admitting Operations Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $46,215.00 - $60,080.00 The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for the capture of demographic and insurance information either by telephone or patient facing. Position is required to use eligibility application to invoke request to verify insurance eligibility, interpret response and capture appropriate health insurance information as it pertains to the service being rendered. The position requires ability to understand and apply contractual benefits to the service being rendered, with ability to have a financial discussion with patient regarding payment responsibility. Must be comfortable in the collection of financial responsibility from the patient based on eligibility response or estimate for services. Minimum Qualifications: Excellent working knowledge of computer based applications with strong PC/keyboard skills. Demonstrated organizational skills with excellent interpersonal and communication ability. Must be able to push workstation on wheels (WOW) for extended period of time - HS Diploma, Associates Preferred - CHAA (or acquired within 2 years of hire) - Strong computer s...