Patient Access & Revenue Cycle Specialist

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to support the organization\'s financial health by handling insurance information, eligibility verification, and point of service collections. You will interact with patients and families, ensure HIPAA compliance, and coordinate with clinical staff to promote accurate patient flow.

The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to manage demographics, insurance details, and financial

Responsibilities

• Scheduling/rescheduling, pre-certifying, checking medical necessity, and pre-registering patients for appointments, diagnostic tests, and outpatient procedures as ordered by referring providers
• Obtains necessary information required for scheduling, pre-certification, and pre-registration
• Obtains and/or verifies patient demographics, insurance information/eligibility, and benefits
• Responsible for informing patients and/or clinical staff of the proper preparation and instructions for the tests ordered
• Notifies patient of the location of the appointment date & time, test, and/or procedure Patient Experience:
• Obtains crucial confidential patient identification information including patient records, signatures, and payment information repeatedly and ensures HIPAA guidelines are enforced
• Effectively communicates NMHS' organizational revenue cycle and financial policies including estimates, charity plans and payment options to patients and patient representatives
• Provides bedside registration to obtain consent form signatures, collect insurance, and other confidential information pertinent information to ensure accurate medical record data entry that aligns with CMS and other regulatory agencies

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to support the organization\'s financial health by handling insurance information, eligibility verification, and point of service collections. You will interact with patients and families, ensure HIPAA compliance, and coordinate with clinical staff to promote accurate patient flow.

The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to manage demographics, insurance details, and financial