ER Registration & Patient Access Specialist — Part Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Access Representative for ER Registration on a part-time basis at the Jackson campus. You will greet patients, verify insurance, register for services, collect payments, and maintain accurate records with a focus on confidentiality and compliance.

Responsibilities include verifying eligibility, collecting co-pays, updating EMR, and supporting patient flow in a high-volume ED setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one year’s experience of clinical admissions, patient registration, or patient scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of patient throughput workflows and healthcare regulations.
• Proficient in revenue cycle healthcare systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors in the Emergency Room with professionalism and urgency.
• Complete timely and accurate patient registration and verify demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Obtain patient signatures on consent forms and privacy notices, ensuring compliance.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits and update records accordingly.
• Determine and collect patient co-pays, deductibles or deposits, and explain financial assistance when needed.
• Enter and maintain patient data in the EMR and registration systems, correcting duplicates as needed.
• Respond to inquiries with sensitivity to diverse situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Stay informed on payer guidelines and hospital policies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Patient throughput

Revenue cycle systems

Confidentiality

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organization

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Excel

EMR systems

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

EMR systems

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Access Representative for ER Registration on a part-time basis at the Jackson campus. You will greet patients, verify insurance, register for services, collect payments, and maintain accurate records with a focus on confidentiality and compliance.

Responsibilities include verifying eligibility, collecting co-pays, updating EMR, and supporting patient flow in a high-volume ED setting.