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Patient Access Specialist - Proton Therapy Center
o Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
o Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
o Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
o Provide financial counseling including cost estimates, payment plans, and assistance options
o Collect and verify financial data during patient intake and registration
o Obtain insurance information, verify benefits, and secure authorizations
o Ensure compliance with required forms and consents
o Utilize medical overrides and account reviews when appropriate
o Support patients in understanding financial responsibilities and available resources
o Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records
o Comply with institutional policies and standards
o Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Associate's Degree Business, healthcare or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Three years Experience in healthcare, insurance or related field. or
- Required: One year Required experience with preferred degree.
- Preferred: Five years Business experience in healthcare, insurance, or a multi-specialty physician practice.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Preferred: CHAA - Cert Healthcare Access Assoc National Association of Healthcare Access Management. Upon Hire or
- Preferred: CHAM - Cert Healthcare Access Mgr National Association of Healthcare Access Management. Upon Hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
