Patient Access Specialist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services
Valdosta, GA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring a Patient Access Specialist to work in the Lowndes Mental Health Center. The role involves working with consumers throughout the pre-access process, including scheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification, and payment arrangements.

What You Will Do

The Patient Access Specialist will perform tasks such as scheduling appointments, pre-registering new and established consumers, verifying insurance and eligibility, and assisting in securing payment arrangements. They will also answer and direct calls, work through referrals, and complete questionnaires for Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay consumers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze data for improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to analyze data for improvement opportunities
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with discretion
  • Valid GA driver's license

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 24 days of paid leave in the first year
  • Retirement (401K and 457B)
  • Employee Assistance Program
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