Patient Access Specialist I

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type

On-site

Job Description Summary

The Patient Access Specialist plays a key role in ensuring that patients have timely and efficient access to hospital and service area resources. This position is responsible for processing patient registration information with high accuracy, including collecting demographic and insurance details and performing financial collections.

Job Description

The Patient Access Specialist plays a key role in ensuring that patients have timely and efficient access to hospital and service area resources. This position is responsible for processing patient registration information with high accuracy, including collecting demographic and insurance details and performing financial collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Registration and Information Accuracy: Collect and verify patient demographics, insurance information, and financial details. Ensure all registration data is accurate and complete, facilitating the patient’s timely access to services.
• Compliance and Documentation: Prepare and present legal, ethical, and compliance-related documents, ensuring patients understand and complete all required forms during registration. Maintain knowledge of JCAHO standards, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA regulations, and payer requirements.
• Mammography Screening Scheduling: Provide scheduling services for mammography screenings, following established protocols for insurance, exam type, patient preferences, and urgency.
• Coordination with Departments: Act as a liaison between Patient Access Services and ancillary departments, facilitating communication and ensuring a smooth flow of information and services for patients.
• Financial Collections: Perform financial collections, including co-pays and deposits at the point of service. Educate patients regarding billing, insurance coverage, and payment options.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to CMS Conditions of Participation, obtaining necessary signatures (ABN, consent forms) as required by CMS regulations.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Support patient care areas as needed, helping ensure timely and accurate documentation for patient services.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Complete all other duties and special projects as assigned by management to support the department's goals and ensure consistent patient care.

Position Details

• Hours of Shift: 9:45pm-6:15am
• Weekends: Every Other Weekend (9:45pm-6:15am)
• FTE: 1.0

Pay Transparency

$16.00 - $23.64

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.