Patient Access & Registration Specialist

tannercareers; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health System in Villa Rica, GA seeks a patient access specialist to facilitate efficient intake, verify insurance, and complete required documentation. You will handle pre-registration, registration, and cash collection while upholding regulatory compliance and excellent patient relations.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, timely approvals, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent public relations skills and professional demeanor when engaging diverse individuals.
• Ability to make independent decisions with sound judgment.
• One year of customer service experience preferred; ICD-9/CPT-4 knowledge preferred.
• Team oriented, able to work under pressure and handle interruptions.
• Proficient computer skills and accurate data entry; attention to detail.
• Some college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and enter accurate demographic and financial data.
• Verify insurance eligibility and pre-certifications per payer guidelines.
• Ensure completion of consents, regulatory forms, and necessary documentation.
• Create patient estimates and collect payments; explain charges and discounts.
• Maintain patient throughput and smooth flow across PAS functions.
• Support multiple PAS operations and adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Adaptability

Computer proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic Estimates workflow

HIS software

Registration software

Job description

Tanner Health System in Villa Rica, GA seeks a patient access specialist to facilitate efficient intake, verify insurance, and complete required documentation. You will handle pre-registration, registration, and cash collection while upholding regulatory compliance and excellent patient relations.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, timely approvals, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment.