Patient Access Specialist | PRN (As-Needed)
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DescriptionWho we are:Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located 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 PRN (As-Needed)What we offer:Health Insurance401(k)Dental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time offTuition Reimbursement HPSA DesignatedEmployee Education ScholarshipsEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesFree access to a beautiful onsite fitness facilityIn 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 equivalentRequired Skills:Computer keyboarding, medical terminologyPreferred Skills:Meditech, Microsoft OfficeRequired Experience:At least 6 months of previous customer service experiencePreferred Experience:At least 6 months of previous customer service experience in an office/medical office environment