Patient Access Specialist II - Registration & Billing

Tenet Healthcare; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare’s Conifer Health is seeking a Patient Access representative to perform registration, scheduling, and discharge tasks at the Summerville location. The role emphasizes accurate demographic capture, patient rating, and strict adherence to financial policies.

The ideal candidate will have solid customer service experience in a hospital setting, the ability to handle high volumes, and familiarity with payer requirements and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; similar roles welcomed.
• 0–1 year in a Customer Service role preferred.
• 0–1 year administrative experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, register at date of service, and explain forms per standards.
• Educate patients about financial liabilities and collect payments per policies.
• Verify insurance, benefits, coverage, and obtain authorizations for services.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

PC/CRT usage

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Compliance standards

Two Patient Access areas

Physician order interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Tools

Scheduling system

Patient registration software

Job description

Tenet Healthcare’s Conifer Health is seeking a Patient Access representative to perform registration, scheduling, and discharge tasks at the Summerville location. The role emphasizes accurate demographic capture, patient rating, and strict adherence to financial policies.

The ideal candidate will have solid customer service experience in a hospital setting, the ability to handle high volumes, and familiarity with payer requirements and compliance standards.