Patient Access Data Integrity Specialist I

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC in Jackson, MS seeks a Patient Access Data Integrity Specialist I to greet patients, verify insurance, and register services, ensuring accuracy in the Master Patient Index and compliance with confidentiality standards.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and basic data entry with MS Word/Excel proficiency to maintain accurate EMR records and support smooth patient flow in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of patient throughput workflows and regulations.
• Proficiency in revenue cycle healthcare systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors with professionalism and empathy.
• Register patients accurately and collect demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Obtain patient signatures on consent forms and privacy notices.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; update records accordingly.
• Determine and collect co-pays, deductibles, or deposits; explain financial aid programs.
• Collaborate with clinical and security teams to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Enter and maintain patient data in the EMR and registration systems, correcting duplicates.
• Respond to patient inquiries with sensitivity to diverse situations.
• Stay informed on payer guidelines and hospital policies.
• Support process improvements and assist in training staff; provide backup during high-volume periods.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Patient throughput

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00052802

Job Category: Clerical and Customer Service

Organization: Rev Cycle - PAS Sanderson 2

Location: Main Campus Jackson

Patient Access Data Integrity Specialist I

Job Summary

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for greeting patients, verifying insurance information, registering patients for services, collecting payments, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate patient records, all while ensuring the integrity of the Master Patient Index. The Patient Access Representative ensures a smooth and welcoming experience and adheres to all regulatory and confidentiality standards. Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required: High school diploma/GED

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge of patient throughput workflows and regulations. Proficient in revenue cycle healthcare systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Intellectual capacity to understand and analyze complex payer guidelines and proper patient access regulations. Demonstrated analytical skills to discover root cause of errors and properly correct. Good verbal and written communication skills. Maintains professional standards. Effective organizational skills. Basic computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors with professionalism, empathy, and a sense of urgency.
• Complete timely and accurate patient registration, including collection and verification of demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Obtain necessary patient signatures on consent forms, privacy notices, and financial documents, ensuring compliance with hospital and legal requirements.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits using electronic tools or direct contact with payers, and update records accordingly.
• Determine and collect patient co-pays, deductibles, or deposits as appropriate; provide information about financial assistance programs when needed.
• Collaborate with clinical and security teams to prioritize patient intake based on acuity and maintain efficient patient flow.
• Accurately enter and maintain patient data in the electronic medical record (EMR) and registration systems, correcting duplicate records or errors as necessary.
• Respond promptly and courteously to patient and family inquiries, demonstrating sensitivity to diverse situations and emotional states.
• Stay informed on payer guidelines and hospital policies protocols to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Support process improvements and assist in training new staff when applicable; provide backup assistance to other Patient Access areas during high-volume periods.
• Performs any other assigned duties since the duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, no activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical