Patient Access Specialist

3 weeks ago

Phoenix Arizona, United States Connections Health Solutions Full time
Overview:
We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.

Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster.  Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction.  We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we’re finding better ways to do it every day.

 

Our story

Originally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation’s largest and most studied crisis response centers in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona.  Since opening our doors we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:

This role facilitates timely access to care by ensuring patient eligibility and benefits are verified prior to service and updates the information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) accordingly. In the event a patient does not have insurance, this position assesses and determines if a patient qualifies for Medicaid or the Federal Marketplace insurance coverage and assists in the application process. Works with health plans to obtain coverage for uninsured patients seeking services within Connections Health Solutions (CHS). Reconciles daily visits with requested and confirmed applications. Responsible for correcting any claims denied or rejected for eligibility or benefits as it relates to the appropriate payer associated with the patient’s account.

Researches and resolves registration and enrollment issues during a patient's stay.

Ensures the accuracy of patient demographic information, updating as necessary.

Verify eligibility and benefits for daily visits in accordance with CHS procedures.

Assists with obtaining missing data to support eligibility determinations.

Work with CHS staff and health plans to assist patients with completing applications for enrollment with Medicaid plans.

Collects and communicates necessary information regarding patient’s insurance carrier.

Track Medicaid applications, to ensure completeness and acceptance.

Update Electronic Health Record (EHR) with pertinent information required for timely and accurate billing.

Resolve registration and authorization issues during the patient visit.

Review eligibility software daily to correct errors identified during the patient visit.

Assist patients with identifying the appropriate Financial Assistance Program that meets their needs.

Coordinate additional information obtained with clinical operations and RCM teams.

Perform client check out review to ensure that no additional information has been provided before claim submission.

Perform other duties as directed by the Patient Access Manager.

Qualifications:
What You'll Bring:

High School diploma

Patient registration in a multi-specialty or Hospital environment

2 years of medical billing (eligibility)

Working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial products.

 

It would be great if you had:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health care or related field

5 years physician, hospital, and/or facility billing within a multi-specialty environment

Bilingual in Spanish

Certified Training (CPR, First Aid, etc.)

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

Company paid Basic Life, Short and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life insurance option

Health Savings Accounts (with employer contribution)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform

401k Plan with company match

Generous PTO and 12 recognized company holidays

 

 

 

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