Admissions Coordinator II (Full-time, Days)

Merit Health Natchez; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Natchez is seeking an Admissions Coordinator II to ensure accurate patient registration and financial clearance. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, and collect demographic and financial data to support account accuracy and a positive patient experience.

The role requires 2–4 years in patient access or healthcare administration, with strong knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility, and authorization processes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in patient access, registration, or healthcare administration.
• 2–4 years of experience with insurance verification and authorization.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for patient visits.
• Collaborate with physician offices, insurers, and care management to secure prior authorizations.
• Collect and enter patient demographics, financial, and insurance data accurately.
• Provide patients with written estimates of financial liability and discuss coverage options.
• Maintain records with the registration system and ensure compliant documentation.
• Initiate pre-certifications for commercial insurance as required.
• Resolve registration issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
• Collaborate with ESS/SSC and other departments to improve denial reduction.
• Support Care Management and Medical Records in correcting account information.
• Generate reports to track registration accuracy and denial trends.
• Greet patients and visitors professionally and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Remain reliable in attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Insurance verification

Prior authorization

Customer service

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Registration systems

Billing systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Admissions Coordinator II ensures accurate patient registration and financial clearance for hospital services by verifying insurance eligibility, securing authorizations, and collecting demographic and financial information. This role serves as a liaison between patients, physician offices, and internal departments, supporting account accuracy, denial prevention, and a positive patient experience.

Essential Functions

• Reviews scheduled procedures and recent admissions to verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for all patient visits.
• Collaborates with physician offices, insurance companies, and case management staff to secure prior authorizations and address financial clearance needs.
• Accurately collects and enters patient demographic, financial, and insurance information into the registration system while ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Provides patients with written estimates of financial liability and addresses questions regarding coverage, costs, and payment options.
• Utilizes the registration scanning system to maintain accurate records and ensures documentation aligns with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, initiating pre-certifications for commercial insurance as required.
• Assists with resolving registration-related issues and escalates complex problems to the manager when necessary.
• Collaborates with Eligibility Screening Services (ESS), Shared Service Center (SSC), and other departments to financially secure patients and improve denial reduction processes.
• Supports the Care Management and Medical Records departments in correcting patient account information as needed.
• Generates and maintains reports from the registration system to track registration accuracy, insurance verification, and denial trends.
• Greets patients, families, and staff with professionalism and respect, fostering a welcoming environment for all visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in patient access, registration, or healthcare-related administrative role required and
• 2-4 years of experience with insurance verification and authorization required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility, and prior authorization processes.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using registration and billing systems, as well as other healthcare-related software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Understanding of patient privacy and confidentiality regulations (e.g., HIPAA compliance).
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to ensure efficient patient access and financial clearance.

Licenses and Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Heart Association BLS obtained within 90 days of hire date required