Associate Patient Access Services Representative

$46,384 - $62,088/Yr

Northwell Health - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Port Jefferson Station, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Associate Patient Access Services Representative plays a crucial role in facilitating patient access to medical services by performing various registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and billing duties. This part-time position supports both inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring that all necessary information is collected and processed efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing pre-registration and registration duties.
• Obtains necessary demographic and insurance information and enters data into the computer system.
• Obtains appropriate signatures on medical, legal, and financial forms.
• Aids in verification of patient insurance coverage and other related data with third-party carriers for scheduled appointments/procedures.
• Aids in obtaining patient's insurance authorization required for services.
• Documents authorization approvals and denials in computer systems.
• Collects money due from patients at the time of service.
• May perform billing, receivable, and related functions.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience required.