Patient Access & Revenue Cycle Specialist

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to support scheduling, pre-certification, and patient registration for outpatient services.

The role requires handling demographics, insurance eligibility, and estimates, while explaining patient responsibilities and ensuring HIPAA compliance. You will collaborate with care teams and revenue cycle staff to promote accurate data, timely payments, and smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Experience with registration systems and payer information collection.
• Ability to verify demographics, insurance eligibility, and benefits.
• Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality.
• Strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills and data accuracy.
• Good negotiation and analytical abilities for estimates and payments.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, pre-certify, and pre-register patients for appointments and tests.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information; collect payments as needed.
• Explain tests, preparation, and location details to patients and staff.
• Communicate policies on estimates, charity plans, and payment options.
• Support denials management and ensure compliant, timely data entry.

Skills

Registration systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to support scheduling, pre-certification, and patient registration for outpatient services.

The role requires handling demographics, insurance eligibility, and estimates, while explaining patient responsibilities and ensuring HIPAA compliance. You will collaborate with care teams and revenue cycle staff to promote accurate data, timely payments, and smooth patient flow.