Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

OneOncology, LLC; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks an experienced Patient Access Associate to register patients, collect co-pays, and verify insurance authorizations. You will schedule appointments, coordinate with physicians, and ensure accurate demographics and billing information to support seamless patient care.

The role emphasizes customer-focused service, organization, and collaboration with the access team to facilitate efficient clinic operations and timely treatment access in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical office.
• Knowledge of insurance benefits, authorization process and contracting.
• Must be able to work independently, possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• ICD-9/10 and CPT coding a plus.
• Medicare, Medicaid and private-payer practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reception of patients, collect co-pay and deductibles due at time of service, verify authorization if applicable.
• Scheduling appointments including follow-ups, diagnostics, treatments, and coordinating with outside physicians.
• Pre-Registration and registration of patients, verification of demographics and insurance, collection of payments.
• Act as patient financial counselor and direct patients to financial navigator when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Reception duties

Scheduling

Patient access

Financial counseling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks an experienced Patient Access Associate to register patients, collect co-pays, and verify insurance authorizations. You will schedule appointments, coordinate with physicians, and ensure accurate demographics and billing information to support seamless patient care.

The role emphasizes customer-focused service, organization, and collaboration with the access team to facilitate efficient clinic operations and timely treatment access in a