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Patient Access Associate

Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2026 CLOSED ON 2/20/2026

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Job Summary

Ensures smooth patient flow and proper registration for all services provided throughout Patient Access including Inpatient, ED, Ambulatory clinic registration, Lab, Radiology, Convenience Care, PAH, and Infusion procedures.

  • Interviews patients to complete registration process to obtain demographics and financial information.
  • Determines if patient is in need of an estimate based on current CMS No-Surprise Act requirements, informs patient of estimate, estimated out-of-pocket balance, offer to collect and/or offer payment plan or financial assistance. Copay collection.
  • Registration WQ monitoring, quality review and support.
  • Claim edit, & Account level WQ resolution
  • Will act as a liaison between patients and internal departments

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and two (2) years of related patient financial/insurance/registration experience in healthcare related setting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, medical billing and excellent written and oral communication skills required. Excellent customer service skills. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) required within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

The ability to work with a diverse patient population. Efficient keyboarding skills.

Work Days

M - F Days

Message To Applicants

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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