Patient Access Specialist - Switchboard -Scheduling at SPH Careers 2023

Helena, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Registration, Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Referrals, Authorizations, Customer Service, Medical Terminology, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Skills, Data Entry

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Patient Access Specialist (PAS) serves as the first point of contact for patients and plays a vital role in providing seamless, patient-centered access to services throughout St. Peter's Health Medical Group and the Regional Medical Center. This position is responsible for patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, authorizations, and collecting accurate demographic and financial information to support timely reimbursement and an exceptional patient experience. The PAS works closely with patients, providers, care teams, and external offices to coordinate appointments, maintain clinic flow, and ensure schedules remain accurate and efficient. Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills are essential, as the PAS provides appointment instructions, answers patient questions within scope, and serves as a liaison to promote effective communication and timely access to care. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of hospital admissions or provider’s office experience preferred. Experience in customer service or scheduling departments in a healthcare setting highly preferred. Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and efficiently in a courteous and considerate manner to maintain contact with SPHMG/Regional Medical Center and their customers. Impeccable personal honesty, integrity and confidentiality are essential. Medical terminology preferred. EDUCATION: High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET equivalent preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: None. APTITUDES: Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with customer. Demonstrated ability to complete assigned work effectively while experiencing multiple interruptions. Demonstrated ability to manage complex and multiple tasks within assigned timeframe. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction, performs detailed assignments, and compile information with accuracy.

Responsibilities

The Patient Access Specialist manages the first point of contact for patients, handling registration, scheduling, and insurance verification. They coordinate appointments and maintain clinic flow to ensure timely access to care and an exceptional patient experience.