Patient Access Specialist
Hospital for Special SurgeryAbout the role
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full timeWork Shift
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $32.39 - $36.04. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing
M-F 8:30a-4:30p (fully onsite-NYC)
Perform patient scheduling, pre-registration, and registration both in person and by phone using the Epic system
Complete core patient access tasks in a designated functional area while meeting productivity and quality standards
Interview patients and/or their representatives to gather and accurately enter demographic information
Collect and process required documentation, including legal IDs, insurance cards, consent forms, third-party liability documents, and advance care plans
Verify benefits electronically or by phone, coordinate insurance coverage, and determine participating/non-participating status
Collect co-payments and other patient financial obligations at the time of service
Resolve patient checklists and pre-reg workqueue encounters to support smooth care delivery
Schedule appointments, follow-up tests, procedures, and transcribe physician orders
Prepare patient visit itineraries and assist with sign-in, admission, and check-out procedures
Support chart preparation, bed planning, and other patient access functions as appropriate
Makes bed board assignments based on patient preference, condition, and diagnosis, as required.
EDUCATION - Required
Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE – Required
0-1 years experience in admitting and/or ambulatory setting or patient registration in an outpatient setting.
EXPERIENCE – Preferred
Healthcare/Medical - Admissions as well as Patient Access experie
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