Patient Access & Revenue Cycle Specialist

North Mississippi Health Services; Winfield (AL); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to support the revenue cycle by handling scheduling, pre-registration, and patient data capture. The role involves communicating with patients and staff to collect demographics and insurance information and ensure accurate data entry for CMS compliance.

Under the guidance of the Patient Access Manager, you will resolve real-time edits and support timely patient flow, with emphasis on analytical, organizational, and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive patient information and follow HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling/rescheduling, pre-certifying, checking medical necessity, and pre-registering patients for appointments, tests, and procedures.
• Obtains necessary information for scheduling, pre-certification, and pre-registration.
• Verifies patient demographics, insurance information/eligibility, and benefits.
• Informs patients and staff of preparation and instructions for tests ordered.
• Notifies patients of appointment location, date, and time.
• Maintains confidential patient data and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Explains estimates, charity plans, and payment options to patients and representatives.
• Ensures accurate medical records and CMS-aligned data entry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to support the revenue cycle by handling scheduling, pre-registration, and patient data capture. The role involves communicating with patients and staff to collect demographics and insurance information and ensure accurate data entry for CMS compliance.

Under the guidance of the Patient Access Manager, you will resolve real-time edits and support timely patient flow, with emphasis on analytical, organizational, and