What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Specialist Sr position at Integris Health?
INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Patient Access Specialist Sr in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work with our Access Center EZA Auth Post - Scheduling Authorization Team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.
The Patient Access Specialist Sr. is responsible for the provision of patient access activity for ancillary, diagnostic, surgical and emergency services as assigned to facilitate efficient operations, expeditious reimbursement and optimal customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction. Acts as a liaison between INTEGRIS and patients, providers, and payers for all pre-care matters related to account resolution. Provides information regarding the patient's coverage eligibility and benefits, patient's financial liability, INTEGRIS Health's billing practices and policies.
Assists patients in understanding coverage benefits and coverage terminology. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
- 4 years of Patient Access operations activities (scheduling/registration/insurance) or related experience (billing, collections, accounts receivables)
- Previous experience in one of the following: scheduling, registration, insurance, billing, collections, and customer service in either a hospital or physician's office setting
- Bachelor's degree in related field or Healthcare Certification (AAHAM CRCS, HFMA CRCR, NAHAM CHAA) preferred
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office programs and experience with admission/discharge/transfer or billing/claims management software
- Previous experience with medical terminology, basic ICD 10 and CPT coding healthcare program reimbursement and methodologies
- Previous experience in 3 of the following: scheduling, registration, insurance (including Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party regulations), billing, collections, and customer service in either a hospital or physician's office setting
- Must be able to communicate effectively with others in English (verbal/written).
