Patient Access Specialist: Registration & Benefits Verifier

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Registrar responsible for greeting patients, collecting demographics, verifying insurance, and guiding the financial aspects of the visit.

You will use admission and registration systems to document information, obtain pre-certifications, and coordinate with departments to ensure smooth patient flow and compliant care.

Qualifications

• Greeting patients and collecting accurate demographic information.
• Verifying insurance eligibility and obtaining pre-certifications when applicable.
• Educating patients on billing processes and arranging financial counseling if needed.
• Maintaining HIPAA-compliant patient records and accurate data entry in the EHR.

Responsibilities

• Capture and document patient demographics, insurance info, and coverage details.
• Verify insurance and pre-certifications for visits.
• Collect co-pays/deductibles and communicate financial responsibilities.
• Prepare patient packets and ensure proper documentation in the system.

Skills

Customer service

Patient registration

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor in Business/Healthcare

Tools

EHR systems

Billing software

Insurance verification tools

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Registrar responsible for greeting patients, collecting demographics, verifying insurance, and guiding the financial aspects of the visit.

You will use admission and registration systems to document information, obtain pre-certifications, and coordinate with departments to ensure smooth patient flow and compliant care.