Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist I in Tampa to perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties for patient admissions. You will interview patients for account information and verify insurance coverage to facilitate smooth admissions.

The role requires high school equivalency, critical thinking, and accurate data entry. Experience with billing, collections, and medical terminology is preferred, with strong organizational and time-management skills necessary for a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of directly related experience may substitute the education.
• Billing or collection experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred.
• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and enters all demographic, billing, and clinical information in the registration system with accuracy.
• Distributes and explains forms and documents to patients or family, ensuring signatures for treatment.
• Meets with patient or caregiver before/after admission to exchange information and address questions.
• Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing staff, and others to exchange information and determine placement.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as needed; handles co-pays and payments or refers to financial counselors.
• Researches patient visit history to ensure payer requirements are met and completes relevant documentation.
• Collects co-pays and other funds from patients based on established criteria.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Time management

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Registration system

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist I in Tampa to perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties for patient admissions. You will interview patients for account information and verify insurance coverage to facilitate smooth admissions.

The role requires high school equivalency, critical thinking, and accurate data entry. Experience with billing, collections, and medical terminology is preferred, with strong organizational and time-management skills necessary for a