PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST (PRN) - MAGEE GENERAL HOSPITAL

South Central Regional Medical Center; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Magee, MS is seeking a Patient Access Specialist (PRN) to register patients for hospital services, including outpatient testing, surgeries, the emergency department, and admissions. You will handle deposits, verify insurance, and assign patient rooms, ensuring accurate pre-registration by phone as needed.

The role requires frequent interaction with patients and the public, via phone or in person, with a strong emphasis on customer service and compliance

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.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and timely at the front desk.
• Verify insurance and pre-certification requirements.
• Collect deposits and make financial arrangements.
• Pre-register patients by phone, verifying insurance and pre-certification needs.
• Complete financial applications for inpatients with no insurance.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Medical Billing

Insurance Verification

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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PRN Admin Support Worker Magee, MS, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 2083

Job Title:

Patient Access Specialist

Department:

Magee Admissions (Float)

Full Time/PRN:

PRN

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the 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 inpatients 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.