Patient Access Specialist: Registration & Financial Clearance

Community Health Network; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks an Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) to be the first point of contact for visitors, handling customer service, patient registration and financial clearance. This role includes check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, and insurance verification to ensure smooth operations.

APARs help maintain compliance, manage eligibility information, and support administrative and financial preparation for each patient visit, utilizing EPIC workflows and precise

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years healthcare office experience preferred.
• Proficient in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency registrations.
• Accurate entry of patient demographics, insurance and financial data.
• Familiar with CMS standards for medical necessity.

Responsibilities

• First contact for visitors; handle customer service, patient registration, and financial clearance.
• Manage check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, and insurance verification.
• Ensure compliance and maintain smooth workflows; prepare patients administratively and financially for visits.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Community Health Network seeks an Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) to be the first point of contact for visitors, handling customer service, patient registration and financial clearance. This role includes check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, and insurance verification to ensure smooth operations.

APARs help maintain compliance, manage eligibility information, and support administrative and financial preparation for each patient visit, utilizing EPIC workflows and precise