Associate Patient Access Rep- Cancer Center Anderson at Community Health Network

, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Patient Registration, Financial Clearance, Check-ins, Scheduling, Payment Collection, Insurance Verification, Compliance Management, Admissions, Discharges, Transfers, EPIC, Medical Necessity Verification, Demographics Entry, Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Community Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center is a partnership between Community Health Network and MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s largest and most respected cancer centers. The partnership formed in 2022 elevated a prior affiliation between Community and MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson. This new partnership represents a full clinical and operational integration of Community’s cancer services with MD Anderson across all five of Community’s sites of cancer care. Community MD Anderson is one of a select few partners with MD Anderson, a global leader in cancer care, and the only partner in Indiana. Make a Difference The Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) is the first contact for visitors, handling customer service, patient registration, and financial clearance. This role includes check-ins, scheduling, payment collection, insurance verification, and compliance management. The APAR ensures smooth workflows and adherence to guidelines, preparing patients administratively and financially for their visits. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications The Associate Patient Access Representative (APAR) is responsible for a variety of front-office and back-office functions throughout the network including but not limited to the responsibilities below: · High School Diploma or GED High School diploma or GED equivalent (Required) · 1+ years: Experience in healthcare office setting and/or work history with strong customer service background (Preferred) · Registration/Admissions: Proficient in all types of registrations (i.e., inpatient, outpatient, and emergency admits) · Completes Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers in a timely manner when applicable · Ability to monitor and perform all patient hospital and/or ambulatory movement · Utilizes EPIC work queue to pre-register scheduled patients · Verifies medical necessity in accordance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards and communicates relevant coverage and eligibility information to the patient · Accurately identifies and enters patient demographics, insurance, and financial information including inpatient and outpatient benefits · Gathers and verifies all appropriate, confidential health and financial information from patients while using various computer software to assure payment for all authorized services · Confirms the completeness of the electronic health record (EHR) and makes necessary changes

Responsibilities

The Associate Patient Access Representative serves as the initial contact for visitors, managing customer service, patient registration, and financial clearance processes. This role involves handling check-ins, scheduling, collecting payments, verifying insurance, and ensuring compliance to prepare patients administratively and financially for their visits.