Patient Access Assoc - PT, Athens

Piedmont; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a patient access representative to support the Patient Access Department. You will verify insurance, update demographics, and determine patient financial responsibility. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills.

GED is required. 1 year of experience in healthcare revenue cycle or related field is essential; 3 years preferred. Epic experience is advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 1 year experience in healthcare revenue cycle or related role required.
• 3 years healthcare revenue cycle experience preferred.
• Certification with Healthcare Financial Management Association preferred or Certified Revenue Cycle Representative preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as patient-facing support for the Patient Access Department within Piedmont Healthcare.
• Ensure patient accounts are complete with valid insurance coverage and current demographic/clinical data.
• Calculate patient financial responsibility and present patient financial options/requirements.
• Process patient payments and secure consent on required forms/notices.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

Serves as patient facing support for the Patient Access Department within Piedmont Healthcare. Ensures patient accounts are complete with valid insurance coverage and current demographic/clinical data. Calculates patient financial responsibility, presents patient financial options/requirements and processes patient payments. Secures patient consent and acknowledgement on required forms/notices.

Serves as patient facing support for the Patient Access Department within Piedmont Healthcare. Ensures patient accounts are complete with valid insurance coverage and current demographic/clinical data. Calculates patient financial responsibility, presents patient financial options/requirements and processes patient payment. Secures patient consent and acknowledgement on required forms/notices.

Responsibilities

Serves as patient facing support for the Patient Access Department within Piedmont Healthcare. Ensures patient accounts are complete with valid insurance coverage and current demographic/clinical data. Calculates patient financial responsibility, presents patient financial options/requirements and processes patient payment. Secures patient consent and acknowledgement on required forms/notices.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• 1 year exp in one of the following: Required
• Healthcare Revenue Cycle Required or
• Clinical role Required or
• Related clerical accounting/finance/retail/customer service Required
• 3 years of healthcare Revenue Cycle experience Preferred
• Prior Epic experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• Certification with Healthcare Financial Management Association Preferred or
• Certified Revenue Cycle Representative Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate