Patient Access Specialist I

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health is seeking an Outpatient Patient Access Specialist I to be the primary contact for patients seeking appointments in clinic practices. You will verify registrations, gather required information, and schedule visits accurately.

You will answer incoming calls, inform patients of co-pays, and ensure insurance verification and eligibility checks are completed. This role requires confidentiality and teamwork within the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with related coursework.
• Clerical training or admin support program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years clerical or customer service experience; medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls and makes outgoing calls as needed.
• Completes and verifies registration information for patients.
• Obtains information for insurance verification when scheduling new patients.
• Informs patients of expected co-pays and any self-pay balances.
• Supports encounter prep, eligibility checks, and appointment scheduling.
• Transfers calls to clinical staff as necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPPA compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Clerical training or admin support program

Job description

A Brief OverviewThe Outpatient Patient Access Specialist I serves as the primary access point for patients seeking appointments with providers in clinic practices. This position is responsible for the gathering, entry and verification of registration information. In addition, this position is responsible for the effective scheduling of patient appointments in a timely and accurate manner.What you will doAnswers incoming call to support patients’ needs, as well as making outgoing calls when necessary.Completes and verifies registration information for each patient: * Verifies patient identity per protocol. * Verifies address utilizing open ended questions. * When scheduling new patients, is responsible for obtaining necessary information for insurance verification. * Ensures benefit verification process for current service date has been completed.Informs patients of expected co-pays as well as any outstanding self-pay balances.Works assigned work queues on a frequent basis throughout the day. Supports encounter prep, eligibility checks, appointments in queue to schedule, re-schedule, or no-show follow-up.Backs up and provides coverage for relief and absences as required. Demonstrates flexibility of work schedule/duty assignments.Transfers calls to appropriate clinical or clinic staff as necessary.Works effectively as a team member within department and with patients to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.Maintains confidentiality of patient, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies in processing and releasing patient information (i.e. HIPPA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).Maintains communication with manager on daily basis.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent with related course work Required andCompletion of a clerical training or administrative support program PreferredMinimum 2 years experience clerical, customer service, or related experience such as medical office experience, or have received technical school training in practice operations. RequiredPhysical DemandsStanding - OccasionallyWalking - OccasionallySitting - ConstantlyLifting - RarelyCarrying - RarelyPushing - RarelyPulling - RarelyClimbing - RarelyBalancing - RarelyStooping - RarelyKneeling - RarelyCrouching - RarelyCrawling - RarelyReaching - RarelyHandling - OccasionallyGrasping - OccasionallyFeeling - RarelyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - FrequentlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - FrequentlyRegional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.