Patient Access Representative
Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the process of incoming patient orders, verifying order is valid, and adds the order information to the tracking spreadsheet.
- Obtains current, complete, and accurate demographics at pre-registration and registration.
- Verifies or obtains insurance eligibility and collaborates with pre-service team to obtain prior authorization for walk in patients.
- Offers financial assistance as appropriate and provides patient form to complete.
- Completes all necessary forms in association with securing payments.
- Complies with all payer regulations and requirements.
- Completes medical necessity review along with all applicable documentation – ABN or Notice of Non-Coverage
- Assist with patient scheduling, as necessary.
- Serves as back up to the Patient Access Support functions (i.e., switchboard operator, mail processing)
- Identifies problems and offers constructive suggestions for improvement within department with the Patient Access Manager in a private setting.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- 1+ years of experience in customer service and/or clerical role preferred.