Senior Patient Access & Insurance Coordinator

Merit Health Natchez; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Natchez is seeking an Admissions Coordinator II to ensure accurate patient registration and financial clearance. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, and collect demographic and financial data to support account accuracy and a positive patient experience.

The role requires 2–4 years in patient access or healthcare administration, with strong knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility, and authorization processes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in patient access, registration, or healthcare administration.
• 2–4 years of experience with insurance verification and authorization.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for patient visits.
• Collaborate with physician offices, insurers, and care management to secure prior authorizations.
• Collect and enter patient demographics, financial, and insurance data accurately.
• Provide patients with written estimates of financial liability and discuss coverage options.
• Maintain records with the registration system and ensure compliant documentation.
• Initiate pre-certifications for commercial insurance as required.
• Resolve registration issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
• Collaborate with ESS/SSC and other departments to improve denial reduction.
• Support Care Management and Medical Records in correcting account information.
• Generate reports to track registration accuracy and denial trends.
• Greet patients and visitors professionally and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Remain reliable in attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Insurance verification

Prior authorization

Customer service

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Registration systems

Billing systems

Job description

Merit Health Natchez is seeking an Admissions Coordinator II to ensure accurate patient registration and financial clearance. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, and collect demographic and financial data to support account accuracy and a positive patient experience.

The role requires 2–4 years in patient access or healthcare administration, with strong knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility, and authorization processes.