Patient Access Specialist
Core
Admitting and pre-registration for patients admitted for services at a hospital, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate billing data.
Role type
Patient Access Specialist (Admitting/Pre-registration)
Builds
Patient admission workflows and accurate billing/claims data for hospital services
Domain
Healthcare / Revenue Cycle Management
Required skills
Medical necessity screening, insurance verification, patient registration, data entry, customer service, form distribution, audit reporting
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
MRN systems, insurance verification systems, ABN software, telephone switchboard, quality auditing systems
Responsibilities
Assign accurate MRNs, complete medical necessity/compliance checks, collect insurance information, process physician orders, operate telephone switchboard, conduct account audits, pre-register patient accounts, explain consent forms, distribute patient education documents, review eligibility responses, screen medical necessity using ABN software
Seniority
Entry Level