Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

MHM Support Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Logan County is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Outpatient Therapy for a full-time position at Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK. You will be the first point of contact for patients, handling scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification, and financial clearance.

You will ensure accurate patient data entry and maintain knowledge of insurance guidelines while coordinating with patients, physicians, and insurers.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years clerical experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
• High School diploma required; some college helpful.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient entrance into Mercy facilities, including scheduling, registration, and benefit verification.
• Handle pre-certification and financial clearance including pre-visit collection.
• Ensure accurate patient data entry and maintenance in the patient record.
• Collaborate with patients, physicians, and insurance companies to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Some college helpful

Tools

10-key calculator

Computer systems

Job description

Mercy Hospital Logan County is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Outpatient Therapy for a full-time position at Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK. You will be the first point of contact for patients, handling scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification, and financial clearance.

You will ensure accurate patient data entry and maintain knowledge of insurance guidelines while coordinating with patients, physicians, and insurers.