Patient Access Specialist- Fulltime Varied

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
  
  

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience required in using EMR systems, insurance verification, eligibility, and electronic billing.
• Requires general and specific knowledge of health insurance plans and interpretation of health insurance benefits.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in a customer support role.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Proficient skills in computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Flexible, service oriented, and dedicated.
• Exceptional communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and able to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills, listening and ability to carefully follow directions.
  
  

Position Summary

The Patient Access Specialist will be responsible for delivering a dynamic customer experience to all customers and demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence.

The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for obtaining demographic, insurance, and medical information to ensure an accurate and complete registration.

• Performing insurance verification, data collection and documentation.
• Determine medical necessity for services based on established medical criteria.
• Identifying patient financial responsibilities and collecting applicable monies.
• Acting as liaison to all internal and external customers to facilitate access to hospital services.
• Secures all necessary documentation to register the patient's visit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.