Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Winnsboro (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks an experienced Registration Specialist to handle patient intake, scheduling, and pre-registration tasks in a clinic setting. You will verify demographics, manage co-pays, and ensure authorizations are in place to support timely services.

The role also involves guiding patients to appropriate financial programs, collaborating with the access team, and maintaining compliance with insurance processes and regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience In Medical Office Required.
• Knowledge of insurance benefits, authorization process and contracting also required.
• Must be able to work independently, possess strong organizational and communication skills and to adhere to established goals and deadlines.
• ICD-9/10 and CPT coding a plus.
• Medicare, Medicaid and private-payer practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reception of patients, collect co-pay and deductibles and verify authorization when applicable.
• Scheduling appointments, including follow-ups, diagnostics and treatments.
• Pre-Registration and registration of patients; verify demographics and insurance; collect payment at time of service.
• Advise patients of programs and direct to the financial navigator when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks an experienced Registration Specialist to handle patient intake, scheduling, and pre-registration tasks in a clinic setting. You will verify demographics, manage co-pays, and ensure authorizations are in place to support timely services.

The role also involves guiding patients to appropriate financial programs, collaborating with the access team, and maintaining compliance with insurance processes and regulations.