DescriptionSummary:Patient Access/Pre-Access Representatives facilitate a welcome and easy access to the facility and are responsible for establishing an encounter for any patient who meets the guidelines for hospital service. Patient Access/Pre-Access staff ensures that all data entry is accurate including demographic and financial information for each account. Patient Access/Pre-Access has numerous procedural requirements including data elements, insurance verification, authorization for services, collections for all patient portions including prior balances and balancing of cash at shift end. Patient Access/Pre-Access staff is responsible for the successful financial outcome of all patient services. Patient Access/Pre-Access communicate direc