The Patient Access Service Specialist is the first point ofcontact for new patients, a familiar presence for current and new patients and,the appointment coordinator for the cardiology team. As part of the cardiologypatient intake and scheduling center, this job involves answering and triagingincoming patient calls, assisting patients in an office or clinic setting byproviding front desk coverage/reception duties in clinics. Using jobaids as guides, the PAS Specialist often directs new patients to one of severalsub-specialty clinics within the cardiology department. This position gathersand records required information about patients; provides specific customerservices, which include screening for financial eligibility and confirminghealth insurance coverage.