Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Self Regional; Panola Village (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC is seeking a part-time Patient Access Clerk to support scheduling, pre-certification, and benefit verification with high accuracy and friendly service. Requires a High School Diploma; knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding; EPIC system experience preferred; strong written and spoken communication; ability to handle diverse patients.

This on-site role collaborates with physicians, nursing and administrative staff to capture demographic and financial data and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• General knowledge and experience in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Strong customer service experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle challenging customers in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling, pre-certification, and benefit verification.
• Conducts patient and guarantor interviews for inpatient, outpatient and emergency care registration.
• Explains hospital policies and financial responsibilities and obtains signatures.
• Ensures data entered in the EPIC system accurately and timely.
• Determines estimated patient financial responsibility through verified insurance benefits.
• Calculates estimated self-pay portions to be collected at registration.
• Communicates with physicians, nursing, clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure proper patient entry and scheduling.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Healthcare knowledge

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT coding

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Patient access

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC is seeking a part-time Patient Access Clerk to support scheduling, pre-certification, and benefit verification with high accuracy and friendly service. Requires a High School Diploma; knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding; EPIC system experience preferred; strong written and spoken communication; ability to handle diverse patients.

This on-site role collaborates with physicians, nursing and administrative staff to capture demographic and financial data and