Patient Access Specialist

HealthNet; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthNet is looking for a Patient Access Specialist in Indianapolis, IN. This position serves as the first contact for patients, managing appointments and providing essential information regarding their health care needs. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a high school diploma, with bilingual ability preferred. The role offers full-time hours in a supportive and inclusive work environment, with various employee benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of medical practices and insurance providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact with patients, schedules appointments and receives initial calls.
• Assesses patients' needs and provides directions for health center locations.
• Data entry and management of patient registrations and audits.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Ability

Time Management

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt

What you'll do as a Patient Access Specialist at HealthNet:

The Patient Access Specialist provides a variety of services to patients from point of entry to a variety of locations and specialties in a timely, accurate, courteous and professional manner. This position also exists to assure compliance with ADA and to provide equal access to people with all levels of abilities.

• First point of contact with patients, receives initial phone call from patient and/or referring Provider via telephone.
• Assesses patients' needs to determine if patient needs to be triaged by a nurse and/or schedules appointment(s) for patient appropriately.
• Accurately completes registrations and pre-registrations for patients.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Provides directions to health center locations.
• Provides direction to schedule transportation through patients' insurance provider if needed.
• Provides patients with educational materials, written and/or verbal excluding clinical information.
• Collects, completes and data enters time audits for patient's visits and no shows.
  
  

When you'll work as a Patient Access Specialist at HealthNet

• Full-Time
• Typical scheduled includes 8am-5pm, with1 weekday working until 8pm, and rotation of Saturday shifts.
  
  

Where you'll work as a Patient Access Specialist at HealthNet

• This position is remote, however due to training and accessibility, the position must reside in Indiana, preferably Indianapolis or the surroundings areas.
• Training for the position will be located at our Martindale Brightwood Health Center.
• May require travel.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

• We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected.
• We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites.
• We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard.
• We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.
  
  

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by physician or clinic manager.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet's mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

(Please, consider applying even if you do not meet all of the listed criteria below. We would love to engage with you for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper.)

What you'll need as a Patient Access Specialist at HealthNet

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
  
  

SET YOURSELF APART

• Knowledge of medical practices and insurance providers preferred.
• Medical coding; ICD-10; CPT coding experience preferred.
  
  

The skills you'll bring as a Patient Access Specialist at HealthNet

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle high call volumes (at least 80+ calls per day).
• Ability to work independently; handle detail and work well under pressure.
• Ability to effectively interact with a widely diverse population of patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to make decisions; problem solve; and to provide sound judgment.
• Ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred.
• Reliable transportation required, may require travel.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Will be exposed to all patient elements.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.
  
  

Why work for HealthNet?

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D
• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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