Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Job Title: Patient Access Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days
Location: St. Mary Medical Center

Position Purpose:

The PAR II performs all outpatient, emergency room and inpatient registration functions including up front cash collections and insurance verification. Ensures that patients meet financial requirements, provides general information to hospital users, patients and families. Communicates effectively to service delivery areas to maximize patient flow and customer service and provides excellent patient focused customer service.

As a Scheduling Specialist you will:

• Initiates admission/registration by selecting the correct medical record number and entering patient demographic and insurance information into the clinical information system. Reviews information for accuracy.
• Registers and pre-registers outpatients or emergency department patients, inpatients, ambulatory patients, accurately and in accordance with hospital, payer, and governmental rules.
• Obtains appropriate consents for treatment, including insurance referrals, forms and copies of insurance cards.
• Verifies physician’s orders for services. For non-staff physicians documents physician’s name, address and medical license number.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) (preferred)

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.