Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant Funded

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Scheduler to coordinate provider schedules and optimize patient access. The role uses practice management software to manage pre-registration, referrals, authorizations, and certifications as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining scheduling accuracy, collecting demographic data, verifying insurance, and documenting information. The position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication in a busy ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of office procedures and basic software applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Keeps current knowledge of patient scheduling software and provider appointment guidelines.
• Pre-registers new patients with 95% accuracy.
• Gathers demographic data and reasons for visit for referrals and scheduling.
• Verifies insurance coverage and informs patients of expected payments.
• Enters pre-registration notes into the scheduling system.
• Assesses need for financial counseling using scheduling protocols.
• Duties may be adjusted by management as needed.

Skills

Office procedures

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Scheduler to coordinate provider schedules and optimize patient access. The role uses practice management software to manage pre-registration, referrals, authorizations, and certifications as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining scheduling accuracy, collecting demographic data, verifying insurance, and documenting information. The position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication in a busy ambulatory setting.