Patient Access Specialist: Financial Clearance & Assistance

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Tennessee-Healthcare is seeking a PAS Representative in Jackson, TN to handle financial clearance and patient registration. You will interview patients and guarantors, verify insurance coverage, and guide families through financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities include screening for financial counseling, coordinating referrals, and obtaining necessary authorizations while maintaining accurate patient records and delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of health care or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial clearance and pre-registration with patients and guarantors.
• Verify insurance payer plans and billing addresses in the system.
• Complete registration and medical necessity checks.
• Inform families about financial assistance programs when coverage is inadequate.
• Interview patients and coordinate referrals and treatment authorizations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Patient accounting system

Insurance verification tools

Job description

West-Tennessee-Healthcare is seeking a PAS Representative in Jackson, TN to handle financial clearance and patient registration. You will interview patients and guarantors, verify insurance coverage, and guide families through financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities include screening for financial counseling, coordinating referrals, and obtaining necessary authorizations while maintaining accurate patient records and delivering excellent service.