Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time patient access/registration professional to support the Southeast Revenue Cycle team. Responsibilities include pre-registering patients for admissions and outpatient services, verifying insurance, and obtaining required authorizations.

The role requires accurate data entry, knowledge of hospital billing, and strong communication with patients and scheduling departments. Minimal hours per week and varied schedule emphasize flexibility in this position.

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 all services that require authorization, pre-certification, and/or referral.
• Coordinates with patients and scheduling departments to reschedule procedures until authorization or patient payment can be arranged.
• Updates schedule for cancellations, rescheduling, and other changes on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time patient access/registration professional to support the Southeast Revenue Cycle team. Responsibilities include pre-registering patients for admissions and outpatient services, verifying insurance, and obtaining required authorizations.

The role requires accurate data entry, knowledge of hospital billing, and strong communication with patients and scheduling departments. Minimal hours per week and varied schedule emphasize flexibility in this position.