Patient Access Specialist

## Patient Access Specialist Apply:
Fort Worth, TX:
Part time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR-119503
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* Location:

** Medical Center - Fort Worth
** Department:
** Admitting/Registration
** Shift:
** Third Shift (United States of America)
** Standard Weekly

Hours:

** 11
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* Summary:

** The Patient Access Specialist I provide access to services provided at the hospital and/or clinic and is primarily responsible for facilitating the patient registration flow and establishing positive relationships with patients/families and completing, presenting and thoroughly explaining legal, ethical and compliance related documents to the patient. This position does not provide patient care but may be performed in a patient care area.

Education & Experience:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* ** 1 year of Healthcare experience in a physician office or hospital setting.
*** Strong customer service skills.
* Understanding of the revenue cycle and all appropriate financial resources for patients.
* Knowledge of JCAHO, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA, HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payers and all tasks performed in the various Patient Access Service areas.
* Detail oriented.
* Professional and clear communication.
* Working knowledge of computer skills.
* Basic understanding of insurance benefits, especially in-network versus out of network and co-insurance versus co-pay.
* Basic ability to balance cash reports.
* Basic understanding of legal paperwork.
* Basic typing/keyboarding.
* Insurance experience preferred

Hours:

* ** Saturday & Sunday:
** Midnight to 5:00am