Patient Access Specialist-Imaging
A Patient Access Specialist serves as the first point of contact for Froedtert South. The position is accountable for appointment scheduling, patient check-in registration, coverage management, patient portal sign-up, patient message collection and routing, departmental support, prior authorization, and WQ (work queue) management.
Responsibilities include :
- Schedules, reschedules, and cancels patient appointments
- Executes pre-arrival registration by adhering to registration standards
- Accurately identifies and enters patients insurance coverage
- Performs check-in / check-out functions for patient appointments
- Collects all applicable self-pay payments for exams
- Manages and resolves assigned departmental WQs
- Takes messages (telephone and in-person) and uses the healthcare software in-basket to route and facilitate communication between patients and clinical care team
- Performs insurance verifications and prior-authorizations functions
Requirements include :
High School or GED6 months to 1 yearFormal education beyond high school in Business or Healthcare or equivalent experience preferredExperience in a health care business or receptionist environmentExcellent computer and customer services skillsKnowledge of medical terminology ICD-10 CPT and HCPCS codes and useFamiliarity with internet email and Microsoft officeEffective written and verbal communication skills requiredDemonstrates ability to efficiently organize work while maintaining a high level of accuracy and productivityExperience in patient registration insurance verification and health insurance plansSalary Range : $17.00 to $25.25 / hr (based on experience) Night and evening shift differential
Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision benefits available 403(b) company match available Tuition reimbursement Employee discount program Competitive PTO
Location : Froedtert South Inc. PATIENT ACCESS Schedule : Part-Time Varied 64