Patient Access & Insurance Verifier

Emerus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerus in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Patient Access Specialist (part-time) to serve as a liaison between patients, payers and hospital departments. You will gather demographic information, verify insurance, and collect out-of-pocket responsibilities to maximize hospital reimbursement.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, 2 years' registration/insurance verification experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of patient registration and insurance verification experience preferred.
• Emergency Department registration experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of various insurance plans (HMO, PPO, POS, Medicare, Medicaid) and payors is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain EMTALA, DNV, HIPAA compliance and other regulations in Admissions.
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships with customers.
• Identify and triage patients to ensure patient safety on arrival.
• Answer calls professionally and relay messages to medical staff.
• Obtain signatures on forms and consents as required.
• Enter complete demographic information to facilitate revenue cycle processing.
• Verify insurance benefits and confirm correct payor and plan in the system.
• Obtain insurance authorizations as needed by plans.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Fluency in English

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of patient registration and insurance verification experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Emerus in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Patient Access Specialist (part-time) to serve as a liaison between patients, payers and hospital departments. You will gather demographic information, verify insurance, and collect out-of-pocket responsibilities to maximize hospital reimbursement.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, 2 years' registration/insurance verification experience, and strong English communication.