Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Atrium Health; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health in North Wilkesboro, NC is seeking a part-time patient access specialist to register and pre-register patients for admissions and outpatient services.

You will verify insurance coverage, obtain necessary authorizations, and coordinate with scheduling to reschedule procedures until authorization or payment is arranged. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential in this fast-paced role. A high school diploma or GED is required, with Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must be able to key 40 wpm.
• Knowledge of patient registration, insurance, and hospital billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers or pre-registers all scheduled patients for admission, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services.
• Verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorization for all services that requires authorization, pre-certification, and/or referral.
• Coordinates with patients and scheduling departments to reschedule procedures until authorization or patient payment can be arranged. Requests upfront payment of deposits from responsible party.
• Updates schedule for cancellations, rescheduling, and other changes on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Atrium Health in North Wilkesboro, NC is seeking a part-time patient access specialist to register and pre-register patients for admissions and outpatient services.

You will verify insurance coverage, obtain necessary authorizations, and coordinate with scheduling to reschedule procedures until authorization or payment is arranged. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential in this fast-paced role. A high school diploma or GED is required, with Bachelor's preferred.