Associate Patient Access Rep- Central Authorizations

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking an Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) to serve as the first contact for visitors and manage patient registration, financial clearance, and related tasks. The role includes check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, insurance verification, and compliance management to ensure smooth workflows.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of healthcare office or strong customer service experience, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare office setting and/or strong customer service background is preferred.
• Proficient in Registration/Admissions for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency admits.
• Completes Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers in a timely manner when applicable.
• Ability to monitor and perform patient hospital and ambulatory movements.
• Gathers and verifies patient demographics, insurance, and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Check-ins and scheduling for visits.
• Payment collection and insurance verification.
• Compliance management and administrative preparation for visits.
• Pre-register scheduled patients using EPIC work queue.
• Verify CMS coverage and eligibility information for patients.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare office experience

Registration/Admissions handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC system

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.

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

• 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