Patient Access Specialist, Full Time

ICFAI; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ICFAI is hiring a Patient Access Specialist to support the Director of Patient Financial Services and ensure the smooth operation of the Patient Accounting Department. You will access demographics, billing data, and limited clinical information relevant to current encounters.

The role requires precision, strong communication with staff and the public, and knowledge of Medicare/ Medicaid billing workflows. Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year college degree in Business preferred.
• 2+ years in a like or similar position.
• Proficiency in English, typing, and the use of a calculator.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, welfare agencies, and insurances. Insurance billing experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and discuss patients’ records, insurances, etc with fellow employees, the public, etc.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Patient Financial Services in the efficient operation of the Patient Accounting Department.
• Access demographics, billing data, and limited clinical data relevant to current encounters.
• Communicate with staff and the public about records and insurances as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Typing

Calculator use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree in Business (preferred)

Job description

Description

The Patient Access Specialist is responsible to the Director of Patient Financial Services for the efficient and effective operation of the Patient Accounting Department. Regarding patient health information, has access to demographics, billing, and limited clinical data relevant to the current encounter.

Shift: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A Two year college degree in Business is preferred.
• Two (2) years or more of on the job experience in a like or similar position is desired.
• Must have proficiency in English, typing, and the use of a calculator.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, welfare agencies, and insurances. Insurance billing experience is preferred.
• Ability to understand and discuss patients’ records, insurances, etc with fellow employees, the public, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds