Senior Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Applied Health Services, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Logan Health is seeking a patient access/registration associate to perform patient registration, collect demographic and insurance information, verify authorizations, and explain estimated liabilities to patients. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork within a values-driven health system.

The position requires related administrative experience, familiarity with medical terminology, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Formación

• Related coursework beyond high school or experience in a complex administrative support position required.
• Previous work experience in registration, financial clearance or patient financial services with strong working knowledge of healthcare insurance and benefit programs preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a customer service focus position required.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and medical coding preferred.
• Patient Access-related experience in scheduling, registration, financial clearance, insurance verification, billing preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prioritizes and completes registrations in the order of the patients’ acuity level as determined by the clinical staff and department protocol.
• Interviews patient or family member to gather demographic, insurance and/or visit specific information, and verifies data received from previous visits or pre-registration.
• Ensures accurate collection and inputs critical data elements.
• Launches insurance verification software to verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Calculates and communicates out of pocket liability as appropriate.
• Collects and processes payment for current service and any previous balances.
• Identifies and refers self-pay patients to financial counseling per department procedure.
• Maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines and policies, insurance plans requiring pre-authorization/referral, and a list of current accepted insurance plans.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Data entry

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Educación

Associate’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Logan Health is seeking a patient access/registration associate to perform patient registration, collect demographic and insurance information, verify authorizations, and explain estimated liabilities to patients. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork within a values-driven health system.

The position requires related administrative experience, familiarity with medical terminology, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.