Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Wellstar Health System; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Services onboarding-trained professional. You will handle patient scheduling, registration, and pre-certification activities, ensuring accurate demographic, financial, and insurance data.

You will verify benefits, collect payments, and support hospital staff in delivering a smooth patient experience. This role emphasizes confidentiality, data integrity, and efficient patient flow, enabling the hospital to reimburse services while

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare or institutional setting preferred.
• Strong data-entry and communication skills essential.
• Familiarity with patient registration systems (Epic preferred).

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Register patients and collect demographic/insurance information.
• Verify insurance coverage and pre-certification requirements.
• Assist with billing, statements, and self-pay balances.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and hospital policies.
• Support physicians and staff with registration workflows.

Skills

Clear communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Patient-facing service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epic system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Services onboarding-trained professional. You will handle patient scheduling, registration, and pre-certification activities, ensuring accurate demographic, financial, and insurance data.

You will verify benefits, collect payments, and support hospital staff in delivering a smooth patient experience. This role emphasizes confidentiality, data integrity, and efficient patient flow, enabling the hospital to reimburse services while