Patient Access Specialist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Access Specialist? At Neurology Texas, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for answering incoming phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, routing calls and communicating to the appropriate colleague and/or Provider. The Patient Access Specialist serves as a liaison between patient and practice support staff. Position functions as an internal call center colleague.

SUPERVISOR: Practice Manager

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Answer incoming calls in a timely and professional manner

Scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling patient appointments.

Verification and accurate entry of patient demographics

Select accurate insurance carrier plans and informs the patient of any carrier that is out of network

Inform the patient of any testing requirements according to the instructions and queries in the scheduling module. Communicate order/test with practice staff as applicable.

Ensure that any edits are performed in the practice management tool/EMR

Ensure all required information is accurate and complete in the practice management tool/EMR

Select the correct patient medical record number consistently

Utilize appropriate system to communicate with office colleagues and patients as necessary

Maintain professional level of conduct with regarding attitude and communication with colleagues and patients.

Protect the confidentiality of our patients privacy and provide excellent patient care

Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statements

Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE:

One year of customer service experience preferred

One year of high-volume phone/call experience preferred

One year of medical terminology/healthcare experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Communication - communicates clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. This includes utilizing proper punctuation, correct spelling and the ability to transcribe accurately.

Patient orientation - establishes and maintains long-term patient relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations

Interpersonal skills - able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external parties

PC skills - demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and others as required

Policies & Procedures - demonstrates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems

Basic skills - demonstrates ability to organize, perform and track multiple tasks accurately in short timeframes, have ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple demands, ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team player, adaptability, analytical and problem solving ability and attention to detail and able to perform basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, punctuate properly, spell correctly and transcribe accurately.

Neurology Texas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Access Specialist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.