Job Description

Job Posting Title

Patient Access Specialist

Position: Patient Access Specialist


Reports to: Department Supervisor


Schedule -FT/M/T (5/2 split) 7A-7P.

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the 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 inpatients with no insurance.

Education & Experience:

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 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to assist qualified individuals in performing job duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.



FullTime -M/T (5/2 split) 7A-7P.