Assoc Patient Access Rep - Bariatric Surgeons - North

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks an Associate Patient Access Representative to greet patients, register them and secure financial clearance. You will handle check-ins, scheduling, payments and insurance verifications, ensuring accurate demographics and billing information.

The role requires a high school diploma, healthcare office experience and proficiency with EPIC. Join a team focused on delivering quality patient access services across the network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years in healthcare office setting with strong customer service background preferred.
• Registrations/admissions proficiency across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency admits.
• Ability to complete Admissions/Discharges/Transfers promptly when applicable.
• Monitor and support patient hospital and ambulatory movements.

Responsibilities

• The APAR is the first contact for visitors, handling customer service, patient registration and financial clearance.
• Performs check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, insurance verification and compliance management.
• Ensures smooth workflows and adherence to guidelines.
• Prepares patients administratively and financially for visits.

Skills

customer service

healthcare office experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Assoc Patient Access Rep - Bariatric Surgeons - North

Bariatrics and Medical Weight Loss - North

7250 Clearvista Pkwy Suite 100
Indianapolis , IN 46256
United States

Shift

Day Job

Hours

MON-THURS-8:00AM-4:30PM
FRI-8:00AM-4:00PM

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Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) is the first contact for visitors, handling customer service, patient registration, and financial clearance. This role includes check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, insurance verification, and compliance management. The APAR ensures smooth workflows and adherence to guidelines, preparing patients administratively and financially for their visits.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

The Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) is responsible for a variety of front-office and back-office functions throughout the network including but not limited to the responsibilities below:

• High School Diploma or GED High School diploma or GED equivalent (Required)
• 1+ years: Experience in healthcare office setting and/or work history with strong customer service background (Preferred)
• Registration/Admissions: Proficient in all types of registrations (i.e., inpatient, outpatient, and emergency admits)
• Completes Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers in a timely manner when applicable
• Ability to monitor and perform all patient hospital and/or ambulatory movement
• Utilizes EPIC work queue to pre-register scheduled patients
• Verifies medical necessity in accordance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards and communicates relevant coverage and eligibility information to the patient
• Accurately identifies and enters patient demographics, insurance, and financial information including inpatient and outpatient benefits
• Gathers and verifies all appropriate, confidential health and financial information from patients while using various computer software to assure payment for all authorized services
• Confirms the completeness of the electronic health record (EHR) and makes necessary changes

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.