What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Specialist position at Blue Ridge Care?
Join Blue Ridge Care as an Access Specialist
At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support. Our goal is simple: to reimagine how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through compassionate, personalized, and high-quality services.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Access Specialist to be the first point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources. This is a full-time position that has a required weekend rotation. This role ensures a smooth transition from referral to admission by verifying insurance benefits, gathering required documentation, and supporting timely scheduling. The Access Specialist plays a vital role in connecting patients with the care they need while providing excellent customer service and fostering strong communication across our care teams.
Key Responsibilities
At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. For more than 40 years, we have been a trusted, not-for-profit provider dedicated to celebrating diversity, fostering inclusivity, and serving patients and families with compassion and excellence across our region.
Blue Ridge Hospice is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support. Our goal is simple: to reimagine how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through compassionate, personalized, and high-quality services.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Access Specialist to be the first point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources. This is a full-time position that has a required weekend rotation. This role ensures a smooth transition from referral to admission by verifying insurance benefits, gathering required documentation, and supporting timely scheduling. The Access Specialist plays a vital role in connecting patients with the care they need while providing excellent customer service and fostering strong communication across our care teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the initial contact for referrals, patients, and families.
- Verify insurance coverage and coordinate benefits for Blue Ridge Care service lines.
- Enter patient information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and ensure all documentation is complete.
- Schedule initial provider appointments and assessment nurse visits.
- Collect and analyze data to validate eligibility for hospice and palliative services.
- Maintain timely communication with physicians, referral sources, and internal teams.
- Support administrative volunteers and assist with medical record retrieval.
- Demonstrate proficiency with the Perfect Phone Encounter process to ensure consistent, high-quality interactions.
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher education preferred.
- Previous healthcare experience strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
- Customer service mindset with the ability to multitask and work independently.
- Voluntary Benefits including critical illness
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Thrift Shop Discount
At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. For more than 40 years, we have been a trusted, not-for-profit provider dedicated to celebrating diversity, fostering inclusivity, and serving patients and families with compassion and excellence across our region.
Blue Ridge Hospice is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
Salary : $19 - $25