Patient Access Specialist

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Registrar I to manage patient registration in the Patient Access Department. You will serve as the first contact, handling pre-registration, payer verification, and financial counseling to support accurate billing and patient flow.

The role emphasizes timely registration, accurate data collection, insurance verification, and courteous service while adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in customer service in healthcare or retail.
• Accurate data entry with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for hospital services within target time.
• Verify benefits and insurance information for patients.
• Handle payments at point of service and post payments.
• Provide referrals to financial counselors for patient financial counseling.
• Maintain patient records scanning as required.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect confidential information.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

Windows

Billing software

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Registrar I to manage patient registration in the Patient Access Department. You will serve as the first contact, handling pre-registration, payer verification, and financial counseling to support accurate billing and patient flow.

The role emphasizes timely registration, accurate data collection, insurance verification, and courteous service while adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.