Patient Access Specialist – Registration & Insurance

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Inc. is seeking a PRN Patient Access/Registration professional to support patient scheduling, insurance verification, and billing processes. You will collect demographic and financial information, verify coverage, and coordinate appointments across locations to help ensure smooth patient flow.

This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in healthcare or related clerical, accounting, or customer service experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education may be considered in lieu of experience.
• College degree preferred; CPAR or CHAA certifications are a plus.
• Experience using patient registration systems, insurance verification systems, and Medicaid portals.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and clinical staff to obtain complete and accurate demographic and financial information per regulations.
• Enters data into registration, billing, patient tracking, charge capture, and reconciliation systems to minimize wait times.
• Verifies insurance coverage and authorizations when applicable.
• Explains regulatory financial requirements and collects deposits or deductibles as needed.
• Assists Patient Accounting by producing clean claims and supporting timely payments.
• Schedules patient appointments and coordinates provider visits and resources.
• Participates in department meetings and supports workflow improvements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Medical terminology

Customer service

Multitasking

Insurance verification

Flexible schedule

Travel to multiple locations

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPAR or CHAA certification (preferred)

Tools

Registration systems

Medicare/Medicaid portals

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Inc. is seeking a PRN Patient Access/Registration professional to support patient scheduling, insurance verification, and billing processes. You will collect demographic and financial information, verify coverage, and coordinate appointments across locations to help ensure smooth patient flow.

This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.