Pre- Arrival Unit Representative - Part Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Pre-Arrival Unit Representative in Clinton, MS. The role focuses on verifying patient insurance eligibility, obtaining authorizations, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant confidentiality.

Excellent communication, organization, and data-entry skills are essential to support patient access and revenue cycle operations. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED with at least one year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in a healthcare setting.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities; precise data entry.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance eligibility and coverage.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Utilize CPT and diagnosis codes to obtain authorizations.
• Pre-certify services requiring authorization.
• Pre-certify outpatient procedures when applicable.
• Complete Notification of Admission (NOA) to notify payers of admissions.
• Communicate with patients, insurers, and relevant parties regarding verification and authorization.
• Provide updates on work progress to team members and leadership.

Skills

Confidentiality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Organizational skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Pre- Arrival Unit Representative - Part TimeApply: Clinton, MS: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (1 day left to apply): R00054932Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00054932## Job Category:Clerical and Customer Service## Organization:Rev Cycle - Patient Access PAU## Location/s:Central Billing Office-Clinton## Job Title:Pre- Arrival Unit Representative - Part Time## Job Summary:The Pre-Arrival Unit Representative plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless patient care by obtaining necessary authorizations and verifying eligibility and coverage. They communicate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to process improvement.## Education & Experience**Education and Experience Required:**High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of healthcare experience.**Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:**N/A## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**Ability to maintain confidentiality. Good verbal and written communication skills. Maintains professional standards. Effective organizational skills. Basic computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and basic data entry.**Responsibilities*** Verify patient insurance eligibility and coverage.* Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.* Leverage available information (e.g., CPT codes and diagnosis codes) to obtain authorizations.* Obtain approval for services scheduled by external providers.* Pre-certify services requiring authorization in a timely and efficient manner.* Pre-certify outpatient procedures in a timely manner when applicable.* Complete Notification of Admission (NOA) promptly to notify relevant payers of patient admissions.* Communicate with patients, insurers, and relevant parties regarding insurance verification and authorization.* Provide updates and address questions regarding work progress with team members, leadership, and external departments.* The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.**Physical and Environmental Demands**Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, no activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, no climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling ,occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)## Time Type:Part time## FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:No## Pay Class:Hourly## FTE %:100## Work Shift:## Benefits Eligibility:## Grant Funded:## Job Posting Date:10/20/2026## Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):10/23/2026