PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST - SCH CANCER CENTER

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

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Access Specialist in Laurel, MS. The role focuses on patient registration for outpatient testing, surgeries, ER, and admissions, with emphasis on verifying insurance and collecting deposits.

The position requires strong interaction with patients and staff, ensuring accurate financial forms and room assignments, and coordinating pre-registration and pre-certifications as needed.

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

• Register patients accurately and timely for inpatient/outpatient services and admissions.
• Verify insurance coverage and pre-certification requirements.
• Collect deposits and arrange financial payment plans as needed.
• Assign patient rooms and pre-register patients by phone with insurance verification.
• Complete financial applications for inpatients with no insurance.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST - SCH CANCER CENTER

Full Time Admin Support Worker Laurel, MS, US

Job Title:

Patient Access Specialist

Department:

Cancer Center

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time; Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM (or) 7 AM - 4 PM as needed

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.