Position Summary:Under the general direction of the Patient Access Manager, the Patient Access Specialist (PAS) works in various areas of the clinic as an integral part of the clinic team.The PAS performs responsible and detailed clerical duties necessary to prepare patients for a visit and ensure smooth internal processing related to billing.The PAS will answer phone calls, check patients in and out, verify patient income and eligibility for our sliding fee.Collect and post payments, and schedule appointments and reappointments when necessary.PAS greets patients, prepares medical charts, gathers third-party payment information, and collects and records payments at the time of service.The PAS answers and triages incoming phone calls, as well as delivers messages to departments, clinicians, and providers.The PAS is also responsible for verifying insurance coverage, sliding-fee eligibility, and assisting with the system used for providing reminders to patients.This position may occasionally work on a weekend day with premium pay or travel to Anaconda in a company car to cover shifts during the week.S
Southwest Montana Community Health Center