Patient Access & Scheduling Coordinator

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Patient Scheduler to optimize provider access and customer service. The role pre-registers new patients, verifies demographics and insurance, and supports referrals and authorizations using the practice management system.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong data entry and communication skills, and works well in a team to ensure accurate scheduling and smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No certifications, licenses, or registrations required.
• Proficiency with office software and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registers new patients with 95% accuracy.
• Obtains demographic data for referring physician when scheduling a patient.
• Verifies insurance coverage and communicates expected payment at time of service.
• Data entry of pre-registration notes in the scheduling system.
• Uses scheduling protocols to determine the need for financial counseling.

Skills

Office procedures

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Patient Scheduler to optimize provider access and customer service. The role pre-registers new patients, verifies demographics and insurance, and supports referrals and authorizations using the practice management system.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong data entry and communication skills, and works well in a team to ensure accurate scheduling and smooth patient flow.