Patient Access Specialist Jobs

Summary
We are searching for a Patient Access Specialist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide assistance within a comprehensive guest services program that helps meet the unique needs of members and families to include appointment assistance, directions, transportation, and problem resolution. You will also manage and respond to all customer inquiries regarding member accounts and ensure appropriate issue resolution.
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Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• 2 years customer service or business experience, preferably in a healthcare environment required
• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
• High school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments per practice protocol. Advises Care Team of issues with requests for same day appointments
• Serves as the change fund custodian by counting the change fund and document in accordance with organizational policies and procedures that the fund has been counted at the beginning and end of each business day or shift
• Investigates family barriers in order to achieve appointment compliance
• Achieves desired outcomes as identified in assignment, program, or other initiative team goals, as well as individual goals, to achieve performance targets
• Updates guarantor and patient demographics, insurance information, requests, and payment arrangement information as needed
• Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and customer service skills
• Answers telephone calls, assesses needs and determines appropriate actions for account resolution
• Greets patients, members, and families upon arrival and directs them to their destination