Patient Access & Eligibility Specialist

Legacysga; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Competitive pay

24 days of paid leave

Retirement 401K and 457B

Job summary

Legacy Behavioral Health in South GA is hiring a Patient Access Specialist for the Lowndes Mental Health Center. You will manage scheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification, and updating patient registration to keep services moving smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, data analysis ability, discretion with confidential information, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to analyze data for improvement opportunities.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; teamwork.
• GA driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule according to appointment protocols and pre-register new and established consumers.
• Verify insurance eligibility and update registration information as needed.
• Inform consumers of referral requirements, co-pays, and deductibles; assist in payment arrangements.
• Answer calls, handle referrals, and run eligibility checks.
• Complete questionnaires for Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance and Self Pay.
• Assist in expediting payments and avoiding authorization penalties.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Legacy Behavioral Health in South GA is hiring a Patient Access Specialist for the Lowndes Mental Health Center. You will manage scheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification, and updating patient registration to keep services moving smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, data analysis ability, discretion with confidential information, and strong written and verbal communication.