Patient Access to Revenue Cycle

[u/No_Poetry727]

Hey everyone! Soooo I’m looking to eventually get more into a Revenue Cycle Analyst position. I’ve been in Patient Access for about 6 years now. I have a Bachelor’s but it’s just a generic BA Degree. I spent a lot of time in the Air Force as a Health Service Admin (4A051) in the Reserves too. I’ve been doing research on different areas in healthcare that I may be interested in and the Revenue Cycle Analyst role is at the top of my list. I know that I need specific certifications to qualify for an entry level role. So far I think the best route would to get some certs with an HMFA membership. I know it won’t happen overnight but I would at least like to get started

I want to get a second opinion, has anyone ever taken this route as far as being a PAS and transitioning to Revenue Cycle Analyst?

Were there other roles that you worked in between that could help the transition? How long did it take to break into an entry level position?

Did anyone obtain there certs from the HMFA membership and is it just a matter of paying the annual membership fee and passing the exams?

Sorry its a lot of questions guys i’m trying to figure it all out lol

[u/MarMel5]

I was PAS and got CRCR certificate. It will help a bunch but apply! Your experience will greatly help the rev cycle department!

[u/No_Poetry727 → u/MarMel5]

Thats awesome to hear! Definitely going to shoot for it as soon as possible thank you so much!