Patient Access Specialist: Insurance & Authorization

Community Health Systems; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Hattiesburg, MS seeks an Admissions Coordinator II to ensure accurate patient registration and financial clearance for hospital services. You will verify insurance eligibility, secure authorizations, and collect demographic and financial information, serving as a liaison among patients, physician offices, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in patient access or healthcare admin, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of insurance verification.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in patient access or healthcare-related administrative role.
• 2-4 years of experience with insurance verification and authorization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews scheduled procedures and admissions to verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements.
• Collaborates with physician offices, insurance companies, and case management to secure prior authorizations and financial clearance.
• Accurately collects and enters patient demographic, financial, and insurance information into the registration system.
• Provides patients with written estimates of financial liability and explains coverage and payment options.

Skills

Insurance verification

Customer service

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Registration software

Billing systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Hattiesburg, MS seeks an Admissions Coordinator II to ensure accurate patient registration and financial clearance for hospital services. You will verify insurance eligibility, secure authorizations, and collect demographic and financial information, serving as a liaison among patients, physician offices, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in patient access or healthcare admin, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of insurance verification.