Patient Access & Registration Specialist (Part-Time)

Atrium Health; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Byron, GA is seeking a Part-time Medical Administrative Assistant to support patient registration and scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating with departments, and updating patient schedules as needed. Knowledge of hospital billing and strong communication are required. 24 hours per week, PRN shifts, with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must be able to key 40 wpm with accurate spelling and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of patient registration, insurance, and hospital billing preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and understanding of third party reimbursement preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

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 require authorization, pre-certification, and/or referral.
• Coordinates with patients and scheduling departments to reschedule procedures until authorization or patient payment can be arranged.
• Updates schedule for cancellations, rescheduling, and other changes on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Typing 40 WPM

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Patient registration systems

Insurance processing software

Job description

Atrium Health in Byron, GA is seeking a Part-time Medical Administrative Assistant to support patient registration and scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating with departments, and updating patient schedules as needed. Knowledge of hospital billing and strong communication are required. 24 hours per week, PRN shifts, with benefits eligibility.