Patient Access Specialist – Financial Clearance

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Paris, TN is seeking a Patient Access Services Representative to complete the financial clearance process and create a positive first impression for patients and families. You will interview patients, collect information for pre-registration and registration, and help them understand their financial responsibilities.

The role includes screening for financial counseling, verifying eligibility, coordinating referrals, and obtaining treatment authorizations while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of health care or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process financial clearance by interviewing patients and collecting and recording all necessary information for pre-registration and registration.
• Verify that the proper insurance payer plan choice and billing address are assigned in the automated patient accounting system.
• Completes the registration process according to established policies and procedures.
• Informs families with inadequate insurance coverage regarding financial assistance through government and financial assistance programs.
• Performs initial financial screening and refers accounts for financial counseling and/or appropriate eligibility assessments.
• Ensures referrals and treatment authorizations for all patient types have been obtained according to outlined requirements.

Education

High School Graduate, or equivalent

Job description

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Paris, TN is seeking a Patient Access Services Representative to complete the financial clearance process and create a positive first impression for patients and families. You will interview patients, collect information for pre-registration and registration, and help them understand their financial responsibilities.

The role includes screening for financial counseling, verifying eligibility, coordinating referrals, and obtaining treatment authorizations while