Patient Access Representative 2 - Hospital (Cancer Center)

The Patient Access Representative 2 (PAR 2) facilitates a welcome and easy access to the facility and is responsible for establishing an encounter for any patient who meets the guidelines for hospital service. The PAR 2 ensures that all data entry is accurate, including demographic and financial information for each account. The PAR 2 has numerous procedural requirements, including data elements, insurance verification, and authorization for services; collections for all patient portions including prior balances; and balancing of cash at shift end. The PAR communicates directly with patients and families, physicians, nurses, insurance companies, and third-party payers. The PAR2 has the ability to, and serves as, team lead, lean Process improvement participant, new hire preceptor/mentor and/or auditor for regulatory and billing compliance.