Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health, in Georgia, is seeking a part-time patient access associate to register patients, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and coordinate with scheduling to ensure smooth admissions and billing processes.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, proficient typing (40 wpm), and strong communication skills. Flexibility to work across departments and weekends is valued, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Accurate spelling and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to key 40 wpm.
• Knowledge of patient registration, insurance, and hospital billing preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and understanding of third party reimbursement preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and customer services skills required.

Responsibilities

• Registers or pre-registers all scheduled patients for admission, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services.
• Verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorization for services that require authorization, pre-certification, or referral.
• Coordinates with patients and scheduling departments to reschedule procedures until authorization or payment can be arranged; requests upfront deposits when needed.
• Updates schedule for cancellations, rescheduling, and other changes on a ongoing basis.

Skills

Patient registration

Insurance knowledge

Hospital billing knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health, in Georgia, is seeking a part-time patient access associate to register patients, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and coordinate with scheduling to ensure smooth admissions and billing processes.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, proficient typing (40 wpm), and strong communication skills. Flexibility to work across departments and weekends is valued, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.