Patient Access Coordinator I: Frontline Healthcare

highmarkhealth; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in the United States seeks a Patient Access professional to handle scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance, authorization and referral validation, and pre-serviceability estimations. You will create a positive first impression and explain financial responsibilities to patients and families.

You will verify demographics and benefits, collect liabilities, and support physicians, case management, and payors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred in medical or financial services settings.
• Experience operating a PC and using software applications.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and preregisters patients, validates demographic data and benefits.
• Verifies insurance information and authorization/referral requirements.
• Calculates estimates of patient financial responsibilities and collects liabilities.
• Maintains positive patient experience and professional relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Supports productivity and adheres to organizational policies and training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in the United States seeks a Patient Access professional to handle scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance, authorization and referral validation, and pre-serviceability estimations. You will create a positive first impression and explain financial responsibilities to patients and families.

You will verify demographics and benefits, collect liabilities, and support physicians, case management, and payors.