Patient Access & Financial Services Specialist

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Parkridge (Baptist Parkridge Hospital) seeks a Patient Registration specialist to interview patients, collect demographic and financial data, verify insurance, and initiate pre-authorization when needed. The role involves handling payments, deposits, and posting to the patient account in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 2 years in admissions, billing, collections, or a related customer-service field.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets)
• Mathematical skills
• Registration and scheduling experience preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient to collect demographic and financial data
• Verifies insurance and initiates pre-authorization when required
• Collects payments and discusses financial arrangements
• Enters information into database and ensures accuracy
• Sends reports and documents as required
• Requests payment prior to or at time of service

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Registration and scheduling experience

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-high school diploma/highest degree earned

Job description

Prisma Health in Parkridge (Baptist Parkridge Hospital) seeks a Patient Registration specialist to interview patients, collect demographic and financial data, verify insurance, and initiate pre-authorization when needed. The role involves handling payments, deposits, and posting to the patient account in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 2 years in admissions, billing, collections, or a related customer-service field.