Associate Specialist, Patient Access

Ensemble Health Partners

. Perform admitting duties for all patients receiving services .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeClarion • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $20 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient access operations, including medical record management, insurance verification, and revenue cycle processes. Proficient in developing training materials and providing education to staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Patient Access OperationsRevenue Cycle ManagementMedical TerminologyInsurance VerificationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Medical Record ManagementCPT CodesBenefit VerificationPoint-Of-Service CollectionsAccount AuditingAdvanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) SoftwareStatistical Data AnalysisPatient EducationCompliance ChecksInsurance Plan Codes

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceInquisitive MindsetOpen To InnovationTraining DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Overlay ToolQuality Auditing SystemsReporting SystemsTelephone Switchboard

Industry Keywords

Revenue CyclePatient AccessHealth InsuranceMedical NecessityCompliance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform admitting duties for all patients receiving services
Assign accurate medical record numbers (MRNs)
Complete medical necessity and compliance checks
Provide patient instructions and collect insurance information
Receive and process physician orders using an overlay tool
Provide excellent customer service
Operate the telephone switchboard
Use quality auditing and reporting systems to correct accounts
Develop training materials and programs for new hires
Provide continuing education to revenue-cycle associates
Develop patient access staff schedules
Provide on-call and after-hours support, including covering staffing issues
Collect point-of-service payments in emergency, outpatient, and inpatient settings
Conduct account audits and provide statistical data to Patient Access Leadership
Explain treatment consent forms and obtain required signatures and witness names
Distribute patient education documents and designated forms
Review insurance eligibility responses and select applicable insurance plan codes
Enter benefit data to support point-of-service collections and billing
Pre-register patient accounts and obtain demographic and insurance information
Screen medical necessity using Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) software
Distribute and document ABNs and other designated forms and pamphlets

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 to 3 years of experience
Associate degree or equivalent experience
Must reside in and be authorized to work within the United States
Must be able to work on-site at Independence - Clarion Hospital in Clarion, PA
Must be inquisitive and open to innovation, including AI
Understanding of revenue cycle including admission, billing, payments, and denials
Comprehensive knowledge of patient insurance processes for obtaining authorizations and benefits verification
Knowledge of health insurance requirements
Knowledge of medical terminology or CPT or procedure codes
Must meet regulatory compliance requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus Incentives
Paid Certifications
Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs
Professional certification relevant to the associate’s field
Career advancement and professional development opportunities
Quarterly and annual incentive programs
Work-life flexibility
Recognition programs