Patient Admissions & Access Specialist

Ahhmgt; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahhmgt is seeking a patient access representative in Eunice, LA to register patients with courtesy and adhere to EMTALA. You will enter data, verify insurance, and gather consent for treatment while coordinating with nursing and medical staff. You will also assist with billing tasks, switchboard duties, and patient transport as needed.

The role requires punctuality, attention to detail, and the ability to liaise between patients and hospital staff to support the organization's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Experience registering patients and handling sensitive information.
• Familiarity with insurance and Medicaid screening processes.
• Strong communication and data accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Register and interview patients in a courteous manner.
• Enter patient data and ensure correct insurance details.
• Verify eligibility and collect deposits or arrange financial aid when needed.
• Operate hospital switchboard and direct calls as required.
• Coordinate with staff and patients, acting as liaison.
• Assist with patient transportation and in-house transfers.
• Document thoroughly on each patient account.

Skills

Patient registration

Data entry

EMTALA compliance

Insurance verification

Medicaid screening

Interdepartment liaison

Telephone switchboard

Payment collection

Transport assistance

Record accuracy

Job description

Ahhmgt is seeking a patient access representative in Eunice, LA to register patients with courtesy and adhere to EMTALA. You will enter data, verify insurance, and gather consent for treatment while coordinating with nursing and medical staff. You will also assist with billing tasks, switchboard duties, and patient transport as needed.

The role requires punctuality, attention to detail, and the ability to liaise between patients and hospital staff to support the organization's mission and values.