Patient Access Specialist – Insurance & Scheduling

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a Patient Access Representative to collect and verify patient information, coordinate scheduling, verify insurance, and support registration and billing while upholding HIPAA and organizational standards.

You will promote a positive patient experience through financial counseling, patient engagement, appointment management, and navigation assistance, with attention to accuracy, speed, and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, medical office, or insurance is a plus.
• Proficient data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment with patient focus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify patient information for hospital and physician records and enter into EHR.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments as requested.
• Verify insurance coverage and explain patient liability.
• Provide financial counseling and assist with prepayments and balances.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Healthcare/insurance experience (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a Patient Access Representative to collect and verify patient information, coordinate scheduling, verify insurance, and support registration and billing while upholding HIPAA and organizational standards.

You will promote a positive patient experience through financial counseling, patient engagement, appointment management, and navigation assistance, with attention to accuracy, speed, and compliance.