Patient Access Specialist

Children, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee medical premiums after 3 year

4%-10% savings plan match based on Ten

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Plano, TX is hiring a Patient Access Specialist to provide routine registration, verify patient demographics and manage portions and documentation. You will support ancillary, diagnostic, surgical and emergency services with accuracy and courtesy.

The role emphasizes compliance, effective communication and delivering a positive patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year healthcare or Patient Access experience.
• Experience with patient registration, eligibility checks and payment processing.
• Understanding of insurance coverage and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine registration, verify demographics, collect signatures and document imaging.
• Handle insurance verification, coverage eligibility and patient portion calculations.
• Resolve routine patient questions about reimbursement and access.
• Demonstrate the Children's Health System Vision and Values.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and third-party contracts.

Skills

Patient Access

Insurance verification

Registration

Education

Associates Degree Preferred

High School diploma or GED required

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Patient Access Specialist

Department: Admitting Lgy

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: M-F 9A-5:30P

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Responsible for the provision of routine patient access activity for ancillary, diagnostic, surgical and emergency services as assigned to facilitate efficient operations, expeditious reimbursement and optimal customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine registration activity including verifying patient demographic information, processing point of service payments, obtaining signatures for required consent paperwork, document imaging and following documentation standards to facilitate efficient patient access according to assigned protocol
• Performs routine patient access transactions including coverage eligibility, insurance verification, patient portion calculation and authorization requirement activity utilizing available systems and resources according to assigned protocol
• Resolves routine patient issues and assists with questions on reimbursement
• Demonstrates the components of the Children's Health System Vision, Mission and The Children's Way Values
• Demonstrates compliance with performance standards, guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures and third party contracts

Work Experience

• At least 1 year healthcare, Patient Access operations activities or related experience Required

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree Preferred
• High School diploma or GED required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Cert Healthcare Access Assoc-2R-CHAA Pref National Association of Healthcare Access Management CHAA Certification

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.