Patient Access II

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana); Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for all hours

100% paid ASN-to-BSN program

Comprehensive benefits day one

Retirement savings with employer match

Generous PTO and 7 holidays

No mandatory overtime

Employee referral incentive

CEUs and state-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System seeks a Patient Access Account Specialist to support outpatient and inpatient registration and insurance verification. You will collect payments and ensure patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications, and referrals.

They provide comprehensive benefits from day one, tuition reimbursement, ASN-to-BSN tuition, retirement plans, generous PTO, no mandatory overtime, referral incentives, and access to state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one year of hire.
• Medical terminology knowledge required; familiar with diagnostic and procedural coding and insurance verification.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused customer service and handles outpatient and inpatient registration and insurance verification.
• Collects patient financial liability payments and ensures financial requirements are met (Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications, referrals).
• Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families and physician offices.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HFMA CRCR

NAHAM CHAA

Job description

Description

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer DailyPay — Work Today, Get Paid Today!

• At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make. Even when challenges arise, we remain committed to our mission: caring for every person who needs us. We invest in our people, our technology, and our capabilities so we can continue delivering exceptional, compassionate care to our communities.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer DailyPay — Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Choose Saint Joseph Health System?

• At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make. Even when challenges arise, we remain committed to our mission: caring for every person who needs us. We invest in our people, our technology, and our capabilities so we can continue delivering exceptional, compassionate care to our communities.

What We Offer

• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time and part-time colleagues starting on day one
• 100% paid tuition for the ASN-to-BSN program (paid directly to our learning partner)
• Comprehensive benefits beginning day one (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and more)
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off program plus 7 paid holidays
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team-focused work environment

Job Summary

• Provides patient focused customer service. Performs outpatient & or inpatient registration & insurance verification functions; collects patient financial liability payments & ensures that patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications & referrals. Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families & physician offices.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.
• Additional Qualifications Medical terminology required & knowledge of diagnostic & procedural coding Insurance verification with the ability to explain benefits, secure necessary authorizations
• Patient Access Account Specialist Additional minimum qualification of two plus (2+) years hospital registration or insurance verification experience. Uses specialized knowledge to support key areas of the organization related to an area of expertise. Uses data, research analysis, critical thinking & problem-solving skills to support colleagues & leadership in achieving organization’s strategic objectives. Serves as a peer influencer & may direct a project or project team by applying industry experience & specialized knowledge. Responsible for analyzing, processing & editing for correctness based on payer guidelines. Resolves items & ensures claims are billed accurately. Processes payments timely.
• PAR I Entry level position. Minimum one (1) year customer service experience. Patient Access experience preferred. PAR II Performs PAR I role & is cross trained & performs activities in Pre-Service, Emergency Department & / or Bed Desk. Additional minimum qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years hospital registration or insurance verification experience upon hire. Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic coding & procedural coding required. Ability to explain insurance benefits.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.