Patient Access Specialist - Magee General Hospital
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About the job
Job Title
Patient Access Specialist
Department
Admissions at Magee General Hospital
Full Time/PRN
Full Time, Days
Job Summary
This position is accountable for the scheduling and preregistration of patients at the hospital and ancillary departments. This position my occasionally require 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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 patients 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.
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About South Central Regional Medical Center
South Central Regional Medical Center hires nurses, front-office staff and therapists in Laurel, Mississippi.
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