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SalaryRanked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Education
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Qualifications
Enthusiastic, friendly, patient focused customer service skills. Exemplary communication skills, written and verbal – must be comfortable speaking to patients via phone and in person and successfully communicate pertinent information. Must be a team player with ability to collaborate interdepartmentally and with clinical staff. Capacity to multi-task with computer programs while providing patients the highest level of care and attention. Ability to self-direct and exercise independent judgment in situations requiring follow-up and discussions with clinical staff and/or other areas of Patient Access to ensure completeness of task and customer satisfaction. Works well in a team environment to accomplish common tasks to solve problems and enhance the smooth and efficient flow of the department.
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience with hospital insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, HMO’s, and PPO's. Excellent typing and computer skills. Familiarity with area managed care plans and contractual terms. Two to four years of healthcare experience in the outpatient setting. Knowledge of outpatient procedures and medical terminology required. Knowledge of Federal and third-party payor requirements.
Position Summary
The Patient Access Specialist will be responsible for delivering a dynamic customer experience to all customers and demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence.
The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for obtaining demographic, insurance, and medical information to ensure an accurate and complete registration. Performing insurance verification, data collection and documentation. Determine medical necessity for services based on established medical criteria. Identifying patient financial responsibilities and collecting applicable monies. Acting as liaison to all internal and external customers to facilitate access to hospital services. Secures all necessary documentation to register the patient's visit. Performs other duties as assigned.
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Qualifications
Enthusiastic, friendly, patient focused customer service skills. Exemplary communication skills, written and verbal – must be comfortable speaking to patients via phone and in person and successfully communicate pertinent information. Must be a team player with ability to collaborate interdepartmentally and with clinical staff. Capacity to multi-task with computer programs while providing patients the highest level of care and attention. Ability to self-direct and exercise independent judgment in situations requiring follow-up and discussions with clinical staff and/or other areas of Patient Access to ensure completeness of task and customer satisfaction. Works well in a team environment to accomplish common tasks to solve problems and enhance the smooth and efficient flow of the department.
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience with hospital insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, HMO’s, and PPO's. Excellent typing and computer skills. Familiarity with area managed care plans and contractual terms. Two to four years of healthcare experience in the outpatient setting. Knowledge of outpatient procedures and medical terminology required. Knowledge of Federal and third-party payor requirements.
Position Summary
The Patient Access Specialist will be responsible for delivering a dynamic customer experience to all customers and demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence.
The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for obtaining demographic, insurance, and medical information to ensure an accurate and complete registration. Performing insurance verification, data collection and documentation. Determine medical necessity for services based on established medical criteria. Identifying patient financial responsibilities and collecting applicable monies. Acting as liaison to all internal and external customers to facilitate access to hospital services. Secures all necessary documentation to register the patient's visit. Performs other duties as assigned.
