We are looking for a Patient Financial Access Facilitator to support front-end patient access operations for a healthcare organization in New Haven, Connecticut. This Long-term Contract position focuses on delivering a smooth registration and scheduling experience while maintaining accurate demographic, insurance, and financial records for each visit. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical setting, communicates clearly with patients and care teams, and applies payer and compliance guidelines to help ensure timely service and clean billing outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage patient check-in and check-out activities by entering, reviewing, and updating demographic, coverage, and account details with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Schedule and adjust appointments based on provider availability, visit type, timing requirements, and patient needs while coordinating closely with clinical staff.<br>• Confirm patient identity and follow established safety and fraud-prevention procedures to protect patients and maintain compliance standards.<br>• Verify insurance eligibility, enter coverage information correctly, and support billing readiness by securing complete and accurate financial data.<br>• Collect co-pays, outstanding balances, and required documentation, including signatures and authorizations, in line with departmental policies.<br>• Assist patients who need additional support, including individuals with language, hearing, or accessibility needs, to help ensure an inclusive registration experience.<br>• Monitor wait lists, recalls, and open appointment slots to improve scheduling efficiency and help maximize clinic utilization.<br>• Document visit-related details thoroughly in the appropriate systems and maintain organized records that support operational and reimbursement requirements.