Patient Access Specialist

Coastal Horizons; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid time off programs

Diversity events

Job summary

A non-profit organization is looking for an Entry Level Patient Access Specialist in Wilmington, NC, to manage client intake. Responsibilities include verifying client information, preparing financial agreements, and coordinating appointments with clinicians. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and experience with electronic health care systems. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DSM and ICD-10 codes is required.
• Experience with insurance benefits and payments is necessary.
• Working knowledge of cash management principles is expected.
• Previous experience with identifying insurance benefits and collecting payments.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify client demographic and financial information before intake.
• Prepare financial agreements and obtain client signatures.
• Coordinate client placements with appropriate clinicians.
• Track and submit authorizations to ensure services are authorized within guidelines.
• Review intake paperwork to determine mental health benefits and funding eligibility.
• Schedule intake appointments with clinicians.
• Submit enrollments and updates to MCOs.
• Monitor utilization and notify clinicians when authorization is needed.
• Review clinical documentation for completeness and submit to MCO for authorization requests.
• Follow up with MCO to determine approval or denial ofAuthorization requests.
• Work with MCOs and private insurances.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organize and prioritize work in a stressful environment.
• Encourage teamwork and motivate others.
• Maintain a cooperative work environment.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Basic computer skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED with 2-3 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Electronic health care systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Patient Access Specialist role at Coastal Horizons.

At Coastal Horizons, our mission is to provide a continuum of professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate Patient Access Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Job Title

PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST

Location

Wilmington, NC

Required Educational/Experiential Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2-3 years experience related to responsibilities specified.
• Knowledge of electronic health care systems, clinical documentation, and standards.
• Familiar with DSM and ICD-10 codes.
• Previous experience with identifying insurance benefits and collecting payments.
• Knowledge of state funded terminology.
• Basic computer skills including Excel.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for reviewing and verifying client demographic and financial information prior to intake.
• Prepare financial agreements based on information obtained from private insurer, and obtain client signatures.
• Coordinate clients with appropriate clinicians based on client’s funding and clinician availability.
• Track and submit authorizations accurately and efficiently to ensure all rendered services are authorized within contractual guidelines and billable.
• Review client intake paperwork including insurance information to determine mental health benefits; if client is uninsured, determine eligibility for state funding.
• Schedule intake appointments with the appropriate clinician.
• Submit enrollments and updates to MCOs.
• Monitor client’s utilization of unmanaged units and notify clinicians when authorization for continued services is needed.
• Review clinical documentation for completeness and submit to MCO for authorization requests.
• Follow up with MCO to determine approval or denial of authorization requests in a timely manner and effectively communicate with clinician.
• Work directly with MCO and private insurances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience and competency in customer relation skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a stressful environment.
• Encourages teamwork; energetic, and motivates team and individuals.
• Maintains a cooperative work environment to foster Coastal Horizons Center’s missions and values to meet goals.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and operate computer terminal.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Educational loan repayment programs & career growth.
• Retirement savings plan/401K.
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays.
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

EEO Statement

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industry

Non-profit Organizations