PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST - MAGEE GENERAL HOSPITAL

South Central Regional Medical Center; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Magee, MS is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to manage scheduling and preregistration for hospital and affiliate services. This role includes collecting deposits, verifying insurance, and arranging finances with patients at the front desk and by phone.

You will register patients, verify insurance, assign rooms, pre-register patients, and complete financial applications as needed, while maintaining accurate records and providing courteous service in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Previous experience in medical billing, collections, or healthcare finance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and preregister patients for hospital and ancillary services.
• Register patients accurately and timely; verify insurance and collect deposits.
• Make financial arrangements and secure pre-certifications; assign patient rooms.

Skills

Healthcare billing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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SCH Admissions Full Time Admin Support Worker Magee, MS, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 2086

Job Title:

Patient Access Specialist

Department:

Admissions at Magee General Hospital

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time, Days

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the scheduling and preregistration of patients at the hospital and ancillary departments. This position my occasionally require registration of patients at the hospital, including those for outpatient testing, surgeries, emergency room, and admissions. This position requires getting financial forms signed, securing deposits, verifying insurance, and assigning patient rooms. This position requires constant contact with patients and the public either by phone or in person.

Register patients accurately and timely; Verify insurance; Collect deposits; Make financial arrangements; Assign patient rooms; Pre-register patients over the phone, verifying insurance and pre-certification requirements; Complete financial applications for patients with no insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; Previous experience in medical billing, collections, or healthcare finance strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Primarily seated in a front desk/reception area; May involve occasional lifting of files or office supplies (up to 15 lbs); Frequent interaction with patients, staff, and providers. All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with ADA.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.