Patient Access Specialist: Financial Clearance & Registration

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

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a PAS Representative in Jackson, TN to complete the financial clearance process and create a positive first impression for patients and families. You will interview patients and guarantors to collect information for pre-registration and registration, verify insurance details, and explain financial responsibilities.

The role includes initial financial screening, referrals for financial counseling, and coordinating referrals and treatment authorizations with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare or related field preferred.
• Ability to interview patients and collect information for pre-registration and registration.
• Explain financial responsibilities to patients and guarantors clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-registration and registration of patients and collect necessary information.
• Verify insurance payer plan choices and billing addresses in the system.
• Conduct initial financial screening and refer for financial counseling as needed.
• Coordinate referrals and obtain treatment authorizations.
• Communicate with families about financial assistance programs and eligibility.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Financial clearance

Registration processing

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated patient accounting system

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a PAS Representative in Jackson, TN to complete the financial clearance process and create a positive first impression for patients and families. You will interview patients and guarantors to collect information for pre-registration and registration, verify insurance details, and explain financial responsibilities.

The role includes initial financial screening, referrals for financial counseling, and coordinating referrals and treatment authorizations with