Patient Access Specialist 2 - Cancer Institute Access Operations

Patient Access Specialist 2 - Cancer Institute Access Operations

Under general supervision of the Patient Access Manager or Supervisor, follows established policies and procedures; gathers and records all necessary information in the process of scheduling a hospital procedure and generating a hospital account. Demonstrates expertise with all proficiencies of a PAS 1. Responsible for obtaining and verifying demographic, confidential clinical and financial information necessary to accurately and efficiently schedule surgery and other hospital procedures. Pre-registers patient, verifies insurance eligibility and benefits, identifies those services that require an insurance authorization, notification and/or Precert. Recognizes and adheres to all CMS, JCAHO, and HIPAA requirements when creating a hospital account. Works directly with nurses, medical staff, ancillary departments, insurance carriers and other external professionals to assist patients with obtaining health care and financial services. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D., AND an approved medical terminology certification or med term course completion with satisfactory scores within 6 months of hire (2) two years' experience as a PAS 1 or equivalent with scheduling and/or registration and/or insurance verification in a healthcare setting.

Primary Location: Tampa

Work Locations: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601 Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Job: Patient Financial Services Organization: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital Schedule: Full-time Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Shift: Day Job Job Type: On Site Shift Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Minimum Salary: 35,110.40