PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST-EC PRN

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Specialist at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA. The role focuses on seamless registration, insurance eligibility verification, and collecting payments at the point of service.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED; an Associate degree is preferred. 1–2 years in a health-related field is desirable. CPAR certification and Georgia Work Ready certification are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-year/Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years health-related field experience preferred (hospital or physician's office).

Responsibilities

• Time management and prioritization across registration tasks.
• Analyze and disseminate physician orders to match services to admission plans.
• Educate patients and families on rights and responsibilities as hospital patients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect payments at point of service.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other mandated forms.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Patient education

Insurance eligibility verification

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Job Number: 34436 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH ADMITTING Shift: Variable Job Type: PRN/Per Diem Posted Date: 2026-09-25

Job Description Summary

Patient Access Specialists will provide hospital personnel, patients and their families with a seamless and efficient registration experience. Patient Access Specialists are instrumental in verifying eligibility of insurance and other forms of reimbursement along with collecting money due at the point of service. All staff will be cross-functionally trained to support all areas of registration.

Description

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (Required) 2 year / Associate Degree in in a related field (Preferred) Work Experience 1 - 2 years Health related field (hospital or Physician's office) (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Required Certifications/Licensures: CPAR Certification must be obtained within 20 months of hire Georgia Work Ready certification

Essential Functions

• ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS - PATIENT ACCESS: Must be proficient in time management and identifying priorities.
• Analyze and disseminate physician orders to appropriately match services to the planned admission.
• Responsible for educating patients and designated individuals on their rights and responsibilities as a hospital patient.
• Securing all federal and state mandated forms (i.e., self-pay forms, Joint Commission, HIPAA, Advance Directives, waivers, Advance Beneficiary Notices, Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire, etc.).
• Instrumental in verifying eligibility of insurance and other forms of reimbursement along with collecting money due at the point of service.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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About Phoebe Putney Health System

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.