Patient Access Specialist Needed to Support a Georgia Healthcare Company

Job ID: 24287
Pay Rate: $19/HR – $20/HR
Work Setting: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 Hour Shift (Between 7:30am-5:30pm), with potential to pick up extra shifts, Weekends

About the Role:
Our client is seeking Patient Access Specialists. This role is the first point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience. You will play a vital part in gathering patient information, verifying insurance, and facilitating financial arrangements to support the healthcare journey.
As a Patient Access Specialist, you will contribute to a service of excellence and deliver high-touch, coordinated care.

What Your Day Looks Like:

• Greet all guests with a positive and professional attitude, interview patients and representatives to gather and input accurate demographic, financial, and insurance information.
• Assist physicians with scheduling, pre-admission processes, screening, and hospital navigation, resolving errors and applicable Claim, DNB and Patient Work Queues; interpret physician’s orders to determine procedures and provide clear patient instructions.
• Conduct insurance verification and obtain necessary consents/attestations.
• Coordinate the collection of co-payments, unmet deductibles, and other patient liabilities; support financial counseling, identify payment plans, and refer patients to appropriate assistance programs.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding services and account information.
• Ensure all registration documentation and financial arrangements are complete and accurate.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to client’s values, professional etiquette and maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare or a corporate/institutional environment.
• Proficiency with patient registration systems (Epic experience preferred).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail, self-direction, and problem-solving skills.

Onboarding Requirements:

• Complete Patient Access Services (PAS) onboarding training.
• Pass final onboarding exam within 45 days of hire.
• Opportunity for advanced certification through the HFMA Membership Program upon successful onboarding.

A Unique Opportunity

• Work at a premier healthcare facility.
• Supportive leadership and team environment.
• Competitive pay and potential for advancement.

Benefits Offered by Parker Staffing to Contract-to-Hire Employees:  

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)  
• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access  
• 401K with matching contributions   
• Holiday pay   
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Human Resources, and Non-Clinical Healthcare opportunities throughout the nation. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!  
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.