Patient Access Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Patient Access Specialist to join our client’s medical team in Bakersfield, CA! Will be responsible for ensuring patient eligibility and benefits are verified prior to services. Works with health plans to transfer patients to the company. Performs check out function and reconciles scheduled appointments with posted charges on a daily basis. Responsible for correcting claims and posting errors. Has knowledge of commonly used medical terms and procedures.

• Temp to Hire
• Pay Rate: $21.00/HR
• Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8AM-5PM

Job Duties:

• Verify eligibility and benefits for scheduled patients and same day appointments according to policy
• Work with Staff and health plans to assist patients with switching to provider
• Resolve registration and authorization issues prior to patient visit. Obtain authorizations for pre-determined procedures when required. ensure all information required to complete the bilingual process is obtained prior to patient check out
• Update patient account to indicate pertinent information required for billing. Review errors prior to client visit.
• Assist patient with identifying the appropriate financial assistant program within company. Coordinate these needs with health center leadership scheduling and health center leadership.
• Post charges for completed encounters during checkout
• All other related duties as directed by the billing supervisor