Patient Access Specialist, Hudson, OH, Full-time

Western Reserve • Stow, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs registration, pre-registration, scheduling and rescheduling procedures. Verifies eligibility and obtains or verifies prior authorization was obtained for service(s). Verifies patient’s demographics and accurately inputs the information into the registration and/or scheduling application(s), including documenting the account thoroughly in order to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials/penalties from the payor(s). Verifies and understands insurance benefits. Performs point of service activities collecting copayments and self pay payments, in some instances will request copayments at the time of scheduling or pre-registration.

Requirements

• Proficiency in registration, pre-registration, scheduling, and rescheduling.
• Ability to verify eligibility and obtain/verify prior authorization.
• Skill in verifying patient demographics and accurately inputting information into registration/scheduling applications.
• Capability to document accounts thoroughly for reimbursement maximization and denial minimization.
• Understanding of insurance benefits.
• Experience in collecting copayments and self-pay payments at the point of service.
• Ability to request copayments at the time of scheduling or pre-registration.

Responsibilities

• Performs registration, pre-registration, scheduling and rescheduling procedures.
• Verifies eligibility and obtains or verifies prior authorization was obtained for service(s).
• Verifies patient’s demographics and accurately inputs the information into the registration and/or scheduling application(s), including documenting the account thoroughly in order to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials/penalties from the payor(s).
• Verifies and understands insurance benefits.
• Performs point of service activities collecting copayments and self pay payments, in some instances will request copayments at the time of scheduling or pre-registration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed