Patient Access & Insurance Eligibility Specialist

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Hospital Access Coordinator to manage patient access, verify benefits, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and Joint Commission standards at the point of service. The role emphasizes accurate intake, benefits verification, and patient privacy.

Key duties include prioritizing tasks, disseminating physician orders, educating patients on their rights, and ensuring timely collection of payments.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 2 year/Associate Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and disseminate physician orders to match services to planned admission.
• Educate patients and designated individuals on their rights and responsibilities as a hospital patient.
• Verify eligibility of insurance and other forms of reimbursement and collect money due at the point of service.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in related field

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Hospital Access Coordinator to manage patient access, verify benefits, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and Joint Commission standards at the point of service. The role emphasizes accurate intake, benefits verification, and patient privacy.

Key duties include prioritizing tasks, disseminating physician orders, educating patients on their rights, and ensuring timely collection of payments.