Patient Access Specialist I

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Patient Access Services professional to greet patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and guide them through the registration process. You will verify coverage, assist with pre-certifications, and coordinate financial counseling to help reduce self-pay balances.

Strong data entry and Microsoft Office skills are essential. Ideal candidates will have healthcare experience, familiarity with Epic, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required; Associates preferred.
• Epic experience preferred for patient registration workflows.
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare or related setting recommended.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect demographic, financial and insurance information.
• Enter and verify patient data in the registration system.
• Verify insurance benefits and coverage for inpatients and outpatients.

Skills

Data entry

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Epic experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Patient Access Services professional to greet patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and guide them through the registration process. You will verify coverage, assist with pre-certifications, and coordinate financial counseling to help reduce self-pay balances.

Strong data entry and Microsoft Office skills are essential. Ideal candidates will have healthcare experience, familiarity with Epic, and excellent communication.