ER Patient Access Specialist

Scrmc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS, seeks an ER Admissions Specialist to register patients across the hospital, verify insurance, collect deposits, and arrange finances. The role involves frequent contact with patients and staff, including pre-registering by phone when needed.

The position is full-time days with a 5/2 split shift, 7 AM–7 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays with alternating weekends, focusing on accuracy, patient service, and ADA accommodation adherence as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Previous experience in medical billing, collections, or healthcare finance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and timely; verify insurance; collect deposits.
• Make financial arrangements; assign patient rooms; pre-register patients over the phone, verifying insurance and pre-certification requirements.
• Complete financial applications for inpatients with no insurance.

Job description

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS, seeks an ER Admissions Specialist to register patients across the hospital, verify insurance, collect deposits, and arrange finances. The role involves frequent contact with patients and staff, including pre-registering by phone when needed.

The position is full-time days with a 5/2 split shift, 7 AM–7 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays with alternating weekends, focusing on accuracy, patient service, and ADA accommodation adherence as required.