What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Specialist | Full Time | Weekend Night Shift position at Peterson Health?
Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospitallocated in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information
This position is full time working Weekend Night Shift, 7pm-7am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
What We Offer
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
In the Patient Access Department, we are committed to ongoing education and professional development; we offer a 4 tier career ladder for continued career advancement. Patient Access is proud to receive a patient satisfaction score of 96% for customer service and overall satisfaction in the registration process.
What You Will Do
The Patient Access Specialist Level I is primarily responsible for completing an efficient and organized registration, admission and insurance verification of all inpatients and outpatients. Determines patient financial responsibility, makes appropriate financial arrangements with patients per hospital policy. Ability to work in a fast-paces professional environment. Excellent customer service skills are crucial in this role, as the Patient Access Specialist must ensure that accurate information is collected, that they are always sensitive to the confidentiality of this information, and that patients are aware of their rights as determined by HIPAA regulations and hospital policy.
Preferred Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Skills
Computer keyboarding, medical terminology
Preferred Skills
Meditech, Microsoft Office
Required Experience
At least 6 months of previous customer service experience
Preferred Experience
At least 6 months of previous customer service experience in an office/medical office environment
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospitallocated in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information
This position is full time working Weekend Night Shift, 7pm-7am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
What We Offer
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
In the Patient Access Department, we are committed to ongoing education and professional development; we offer a 4 tier career ladder for continued career advancement. Patient Access is proud to receive a patient satisfaction score of 96% for customer service and overall satisfaction in the registration process.
What You Will Do
The Patient Access Specialist Level I is primarily responsible for completing an efficient and organized registration, admission and insurance verification of all inpatients and outpatients. Determines patient financial responsibility, makes appropriate financial arrangements with patients per hospital policy. Ability to work in a fast-paces professional environment. Excellent customer service skills are crucial in this role, as the Patient Access Specialist must ensure that accurate information is collected, that they are always sensitive to the confidentiality of this information, and that patients are aware of their rights as determined by HIPAA regulations and hospital policy.
Preferred Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Skills
Computer keyboarding, medical terminology
Preferred Skills
Meditech, Microsoft Office
Required Experience
At least 6 months of previous customer service experience
Preferred Experience
At least 6 months of previous customer service experience in an office/medical office environment
