Patient Access & Insurance Verification Specialist

150 Sharp Tri-City Medical Center; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California is seeking a patient access professional to interview patients, collect data, verify insurance, and manage payments. You will prepare records, input data, and route demographics to the proper departments, ensuring accurate and timely registrations.

Essential duties include verifying coverage, obtaining pre-authorizations as needed, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while delivering courteous service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of computer data entry experience is required.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience with patients or customers is required.
• Healthcare insurance verification experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or representatives to collect essential personal and financial information.
• Prepare patient records and input data into the computer.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain signatures on forms.
• Collect co-pays and other payments and balance daily payment sheets.
• Route patient demographics to appropriate departments.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in California is seeking a patient access professional to interview patients, collect data, verify insurance, and manage payments. You will prepare records, input data, and route demographics to the proper departments, ensuring accurate and timely registrations.

Essential duties include verifying coverage, obtaining pre-authorizations as needed, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while delivering courteous service to patients and families.