Patient Access Representative

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth seeks a Patient Access Registrar to coordinate patient registration, verify insurance eligibility, and secure financial clearance in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will collect patient information, verify eligibility, secure pre-certifications, and collect payments while maintaining exceptional customer service for patients and families in acute care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred.
• 1+ years in healthcare registration or patient access; preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance verification; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for scheduled services.
• Provide patients with information on financial obligations, including co-pays, deductibles, and payment options.
• Collect and document payments, issue receipts, and balance cash drawers daily.
• Communicate with clinical staff, physician offices, and ancillary departments to facilitate patient admissions and appointments.
• Distribute and explain forms, documents, and educational materials to patients and family members.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding registration, insurance, and billing processes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines in handling patient information.
• Document all patient interactions and update electronic medical records as required.
• Assist with rescheduling and managing patient appointments as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

EMR systems

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR software

Job description

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Patient Access Registrar is responsible for coordinating patient registration, insurance verification, and financial clearance processes to ensure accurate and timely patient access to services. This role involves collecting patient information, verifying insurance eligibility, securing pre-certifications, and collecting payments while maintaining exceptional customer service standards in an acute care hospital setting.

Essential Functions

• Register patients for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services, ensuring the accuracy of demographic and financial information.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for scheduled services.
• Provide patients with information on financial obligations, including co-pays, deductibles, and payment options.
• Collect and document payments, issue receipts, and balance cash drawers daily.
• Communicate with clinical staff, physician offices, and ancillary departments to facilitate patient admissions and appointments.
• Distribute and explain forms, documents, and educational materials to patients and family members.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding registration, insurance, and billing processes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines in handling patient information.
• Document all patient interactions and update electronic medical records as required.
• Assist with rescheduling and managing patient appointments as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Basic knowledge of insurance verification and medical terminology.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (Preferred).

Licenses/Certifications

• None required

Experience

• 1+ years in a healthcare registration, scheduling, or patient access setting (Preferred)
• Prior Experience with medical terminology and insurance verification (Preferred)