Assoc Patient Access Rep-Breast Care East

Community Health Network (Indianapolis); Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is hiring an Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) to be the first contact for visitors, handling customer service, patient registration, and financial clearance. The role involves check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, insurance verification, and compliance management to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The APAR supports admissions, discharges, and transfers, and ensures accurate data entry and complete EHRs, enabling proper financial and

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years healthcare office experience preferred.
• Proficient in registrations (inpatient, outpatient, emergency).
• Completes Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers promptly.
• Ability to monitor and coordinate patient movements.
• Pre-register scheduled patients using EPIC work queue.
• Verifies medical necessity per CMS standards and communicates coverage details.
• Accurately enters patient demographics, insurance, and financial information.
• Ensures completeness of the electronic health record (EHR).

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

EPIC

Descripción del empleo

Join Community 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