Patient Access Specialist: Care Access Champion

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc. in Palm Beach County is hiring a Patient Access Specialist who will deliver a dynamic customer experience and gather demographic, insurance, and medical information to register patient visits.

You will perform insurance verification, determine medical necessity, identify financial responsibilities, and liaise with departments to ensure timely access to services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with hospital insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs and PPOs.
• Excellent typing and computer skills.
• Familiarity with area managed care plans and contractual terms.
• Two to four years of healthcare experience in the outpatient setting.
• Knowledge of outpatient procedures and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Federal and third‑party payor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Register patients by obtaining demographic, insurance, and medical information.
• Perform insurance verification, data collection and documentation.
• Determine medical necessity based on established criteria.
• Identify patient financial responsibilities and collect payments.
• Coordinate with internal and external staff to facilitate access to hospital services.
• Secure all necessary documentation for patient visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group, Inc. in Palm Beach County is hiring a Patient Access Specialist who will deliver a dynamic customer experience and gather demographic, insurance, and medical information to register patient visits.

You will perform insurance verification, determine medical necessity, identify financial responsibilities, and liaise with departments to ensure timely access to services.