Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Singing River Healthcare Academy; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Patient Access Services Pre-Arrival Specialist. You will schedule outpatient procedures, perform pre-certification and authorizations, collect benefits, and handle pre-registration with care and accuracy.

The role requires excellent communication, data integrity, and the ability to explain pre-procedure steps to patients and physicians’ offices. A high school diploma is required, with some college preferred, and CHAA/CRCR training is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• CHAA or CRCR preferred; de-escalation training required within 90 days.
• Experience in hospital or physician office registration, scheduling, and insurance verification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule outpatient procedures using scheduling software and phone system.
• Perform pre-certification and authorization as needed; complete benefit collection.
• Coordinate pre-registration with patients and physician offices; maintain data integrity.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

De-escalation

Insurance verification

Data integrity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Patient Access Services Pre-Arrival Specialist. You will schedule outpatient procedures, perform pre-certification and authorizations, collect benefits, and handle pre-registration with care and accuracy.

The role requires excellent communication, data integrity, and the ability to explain pre-procedure steps to patients and physicians’ offices. A high school diploma is required, with some college preferred, and CHAA/CRCR training is valued.