Patient Access & Scheduling Coordinator

La-Paz-Regional-Hospital-; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

La Paz Regional Hospital is seeking a Central Scheduling specialist to coordinate patient flow, answer calls, schedule appointments, and register patients and insurance details. This role ensures accurate data entry and adherence to hospital processes.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, handling authorizations, collecting patient liabilities, and providing financial guidance. The position supports posting of charges and maintains compliance with policies while optimizing patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; knowledge of patient financial services is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect necessary information, scheduling appointments and processing data entry.
• Verify insurance eligibility, obtain pre-certifications, referrals and authorizations.
• Explain cash policies and payment options to patients to maximize reimbursement.
• Enter payments and reconcile daily charges; balance cash drawer and prepare deposits.
• Schedule visits and procedures, confirm next-day appointments and ensure patient readiness.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

La Paz Regional Hospital is seeking a Central Scheduling specialist to coordinate patient flow, answer calls, schedule appointments, and register patients and insurance details. This role ensures accurate data entry and adherence to hospital processes.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, handling authorizations, collecting patient liabilities, and providing financial guidance. The position supports posting of charges and maintains compliance with policies while optimizing patient