Patient Access & Billing Specialist

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Services professional to greet and register patients, verify insurance benefits, and collect pre-admission data. You will enter patient information, obtain consents, and coordinate with billing to ensure accurate accounts.

This role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, strong communication, and accurate data entry in a high-volume setting, with a focus on courteous patient service.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient registration systems.
• Proven communication skills with patients and staff.
• Basic math and billing knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain accurate demographic and insurance data.
• Generates registrations, pre-admission orders and validates coverage.
• Verifies benefits, collects co-pays, and explains financial policies.
• Documents notes and maintains confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Computer/data entry

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Epic experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Services professional to greet and register patients, verify insurance benefits, and collect pre-admission data. You will enter patient information, obtain consents, and coordinate with billing to ensure accurate accounts.

This role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, strong communication, and accurate data entry in a high-volume setting, with a focus on courteous patient service.