Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Access Representative to manage preadmission and admission data, entering details into the hospital system and ensuring data quality. You will act as a liaison among patients, financial counselors and patient accounting while adhering to MUSC policies.

The role operates in the Patient Admissions Department across multiple units. A high school diploma and typing proficiency are required, with hospital software experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), with 1 year of customer service experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations preferred.
• Previous experience with hospital information systems or word processing preferred.
• Must pass typing exam.
• Minimum typing score is 35wpm

Responsibilities

• Process patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data.
• Enter information in the hospital computer system and maintain data quality.
• Serve as liaison between patients, financial counselors and hospital patient accounting.
• Follow MUSC policies and procedures across departments.

Skills

Customer service

Typing 35 wpm

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Access Representative to manage preadmission and admission data, entering details into the hospital system and ensuring data quality. You will act as a liaison among patients, financial counselors and patient accounting while adhering to MUSC policies.

The role operates in the Patient Admissions Department across multiple units. A high school diploma and typing proficiency are required, with hospital software experience preferred.