Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Access Clerk to perform clerical and receptionist duties at the Patient Access desk. You will greet visitors, assist staff with admissions and insurance billing, and coordinate information required for admittance and discharge.

The role involves using the EHR system, obtaining patient signatures, and verifying insurance and pre-cert requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience performing receptionist duties and front desk support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse patients.
• Familiarity with insurance verification and admissions processes.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and patients at the Patient Access desk.
• Assist staff in coordinating admissions, dismissals, and insurance billing information.
• Complete registrations in the EHR system and ensure documentation is filed correctly.
• Explain Admission Authorization and obtain patient signatures for treatment and billing.
• Verify insurance and document pre-certification requirements.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

EHR systems

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Access Clerk to perform clerical and receptionist duties at the Patient Access desk. You will greet visitors, assist staff with admissions and insurance billing, and coordinate information required for admittance and discharge.

The role involves using the EHR system, obtaining patient signatures, and verifying insurance and pre-cert requirements.