Patient Access Specialist - Growth, Mentorship & Impact

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sense of accomplishment

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking an Admissions Specialist (PRN) to gather financial and demographic information for accurate billing and records. You will verify benefits, obtain pre-certifications, and explain consent documents to patients and families.

Role requires strong communication skills, familiarity with office software, and ability to type 35 WPM. Training and team support are provided in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of general office equipment, PC’s and associated software packages.
• Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors preferred.
• General knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently.
• Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures.
• Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same
• Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers
• Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.
• Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Phone communication

Office software

Typing speed

Medical terminology

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking an Admissions Specialist (PRN) to gather financial and demographic information for accurate billing and records. You will verify benefits, obtain pre-certifications, and explain consent documents to patients and families.

Role requires strong communication skills, familiarity with office software, and ability to type 35 WPM. Training and team support are provided in a collaborative hospital setting.