Patient Access & Eligibility Specialist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plans: 401k and 457

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Legacy Behavioral Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist at the Tift Mental Health Center to manage pre-access activities, schedule according to protocols, and verify insurance for patients. The role supports referrals, prompts payment arrangements, and ensures accurate registration across Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay cases.

The successful candidate will handle calls, manage referrals, perform eligibility checks, and complete required questionnaires, contributing to smooth patient

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; HS diploma with 3+ years medical office experience acceptable.
• 5 years experience in medical office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments according to protocols.
• Pre-register new and established patients.
• Verify insurance and eligibility; update patient registrations.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Insurance verification

EMR proficiency

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate Degree in business/medical field

HS Diploma or GED with 3+ years medical office experience

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Legacy Behavioral Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist at the Tift Mental Health Center to manage pre-access activities, schedule according to protocols, and verify insurance for patients. The role supports referrals, prompts payment arrangements, and ensures accurate registration across Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay cases.

The successful candidate will handle calls, manage referrals, perform eligibility checks, and complete required questionnaires, contributing to smooth patient