Patient Access Specialist I PRN

Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Roswell
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Wellstar Urgent Care

East Point, GA

Patient Access Specialist PRN (As Needed)

Various Shifts

The Patient Access PRN Specialist I position works on an "as needed" basis and typically less than 16 hours per
week. Position may be scheduled at PAS departments and locations not considered "home" facility to support
business needs. Once scheduling availability has been established between the candidate and leadership, If
unavailable for "as needed" shifts three consecutive occurrences, the team member may be notified of release from
the PRN roster.

This job is typically the first point of contact and must ensure a pleasant experience for patients and visitors.
Interviews patients and/or their representatives to obtain complete and accurate demographic, financial and insurance
information, required for billing and collecting patient accounts. Conducts intensive screening of all Medicare,
Medicaid and managed care patients for pre-certification requirements and provider service eligibility, prior to
registration. Obtains all necessary customer consents/attestations.

Coordinates the collection of all estimated patient liabilities, including co-payments and unmet deductibles. Verifies
insurance benefits and coverage for inpatients and outpatients. Responds to customer requests and answers
questions regarding various service and account information. Analyzes and rectifies customer concerns using
established procedures. Uses computer to access and/or update customer records.

Verifies and posts transactions. Follows established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc. Sorts and files
various documents. Assists with general hospital information and directions to departments within and outside of the
WHS facility. Establishes financial arrangements to reduce financial risk for WHS, helping to ensure that WellStar is
reimbursed for its services.

Qualifications

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