Patient Access Associate Specialist

ENTRY-LEVEL Patient Access Associate Specialist responsible for accurate patient registration and access within the healthcare revenue cycle, including MRN assignment, medical necessity/compliance checks, collecting insurance information, pre-registration, and providing excellent customer service to support POS performance and audit standards. Role emphasizes data entry, auditing, communication with patients and clinical teams, eligibility checks, insurance verification, ABN screening, and distribution of patient education documents, with performance metrics tied to POS goals and first-pass claim rates. On-site at Summit Hospital in Show Low, AZ; compensation ranges from $16.50 to $18.15 per hour based on experience, with benefits and tuition reimbursement offered; requires High School Diploma/GED and CRCR certification within six months; $16.50-$18.15/hour translated to annualized salary range per policy.