Assoc Patient Access Rep - Fam Med Care Scatterfield

Community Health Network; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking an Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) to be the first contact for visitors, handling patient registration, check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, and insurance verification. The APAR ensures compliant workflows and prepares patients administratively for visits across the network.

The role emphasizes front-office duties with emphasis on CMS standards, EHR accuracy, and accurate demographic and financial data entry to secure payment for services,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years healthcare office experience preferred.
• Proficient in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency admissions registrations.
• Completes Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers timely.
• Ability to monitor and perform patient hospital/ambulatory movement.
• Uses EPIC work queue to pre-register scheduled patients.
• Verifies medical necessity per CMS standards and communicates coverage details to patients.
• Accurately identifies and enters patient demographics, insurance, and financial information.
• Gathers and verifies confidential health and financial information to assure payment for services.
• Confirms completeness of the electronic health record (EHR) and makes necessary changes.

Responsibilities

• Front-office and back-office responsibilities across the network.
• Handle patient check-ins, scheduling, and financial clearance.
• Support accurate patient registration and insurance verification.
• Maintain compliant workflows and prepare patients administratively for visits.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare office experience

Registration/Admissions

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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.

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

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.