Patient Access Data Integrity Associate

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Access Data Integrity Specialist I to greet patients, verify insurance, register services, collect payments, and schedule appointments while preserving the integrity of the Master Patient Index.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Word/Excel, and knowledge of payer guidelines and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of patient throughput workflows and healthcare regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; data entry capabilities.
• Ability to analyze payer guidelines and maintain accurate data.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients with professionalism and empathy.
• Register patients, verify demographic/insurance information, and collect payments.
• Obtain signatures on consent and financial documents, ensuring compliance.
• Verify insurance eligibility and update records accordingly.
• Enter and maintain patient data in the EMR and registration systems.
• Respond to patient inquiries with courtesy and sensitivity.
• Support process improvements and train new staff as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and regulations.

Skills

Master Patient Index integrity

Revenue cycle knowledge

Confidentiality

Payer guidelines understanding

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Access Data Integrity Specialist I to greet patients, verify insurance, register services, collect payments, and schedule appointments while preserving the integrity of the Master Patient Index.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Word/Excel, and knowledge of payer guidelines and confidentiality requirements.