Patient Access & Eligibility Specialist

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a patient registration specialist in Phoenix to complete the registration process and ensure timely processing of all accounts for patients\' appointments. You will verify insurance, initiate authorizations, and pursue funding sources for uninsured patients, with AHCCCS verifications for self-pay or unverifiable payers, while collaborating with management to keep billing accurate.

The role requires 1–2 years in healthcare admin or related fields, strong data entry, and

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of general clerical, customer service, or medical experience preferred.
• Experience with insurance verification and Medicaid eligibility is desirable.
• Ability to float to multiple facilities across the valley.
• English reading/writing and basic grammar skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient registration and ensure accurate processing of all accounts.
• Initiate authorization requirements and identify potential funding sources for uninsured patients.
• Verify insurance and eligibility for AHCCCS verifications on self-pay or unverifiable payers.
• Collaborate with management to resolve issues affecting billing and reimbursement.
• Maintain data accuracy and support across multiple facilities.

Skills

Data entry (10-key)

Typing 30 wpm

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Talentify is seeking a patient registration specialist in Phoenix to complete the registration process and ensure timely processing of all accounts for patients\' appointments. You will verify insurance, initiate authorizations, and pursue funding sources for uninsured patients, with AHCCCS verifications for self-pay or unverifiable payers, while collaborating with management to keep billing accurate.

The role requires 1–2 years in healthcare admin or related fields, strong data entry, and