Patient Access Registration Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Patient Access associate to verify insurance, collect demographics, schedule appointments, and support hospital billing. You will communicate with patients, families, physicians, and insurers to obtain information and ensure accurate registration and payment processing across locations.

The role requires at least 1 year of healthcare or related clerical experience; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in healthcare or related clerical, accounting, or customer service experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Familiar with patient registration and insurance verification processes.
• Willingness to travel between locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, clinical staff, and insurance companies to obtain information and insurance verification.
• Interviews patients and families to obtain complete demographic and financial information.
• Enters data for registration, billing, patient tracking, and reconciliation quickly to minimize wait times.
• Verifies insurance coverage and authorizations where applicable.
• Coordinates scheduling including procedures and provider visits across locations.
• Supports daily office operations and participates in department meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPAR certification

CHAA certification

College degree

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Patient Access associate to verify insurance, collect demographics, schedule appointments, and support hospital billing. You will communicate with patients, families, physicians, and insurers to obtain information and ensure accurate registration and payment processing across locations.

The role requires at least 1 year of healthcare or related clerical experience; a high school diploma is required.