Patient Access Specialist I

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health in Elgin, IL seeks a patient access specialist to create and manage the initial electronic health record and register patients, ensuring accurate demographics, insurance data, and HIPAA compliance.

The role emphasizes customer service, clear communication, error-free data entry, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with physicians and support staff.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required; healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work in high-stress, high-profile environment.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR and insurance tools.

Aufgaben

• Creates and maintains electronic health records for the care team.
• Registers patients, verifies demographics and insurance, collects co-pays.
• Explains financial responsibilities and guides patients to financial advocates.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and processes for patient privacy.
• Supports scheduling, directions, transportation, and interpreter services as needed.
• Manages EHR queues per department process.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School Graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Insurance verification tools

Microsoft Office

Internet and phone technology

Jobbeschreibung

Advocate Health in Elgin, IL seeks a patient access specialist to create and manage the initial electronic health record and register patients, ensuring accurate demographics, insurance data, and HIPAA compliance.

The role emphasizes customer service, clear communication, error-free data entry, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with physicians and support staff.