MERIT HEALTH WESLEY ยท 19 hours ago
Admissions Coordinator - Clinics
Hattiesburg, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMERIT HEALTH WESLEY is dedicated to providing top quality care to patients. The Admissions Coordinator II ensures accurate patient registration and financial clearance for hospital services by verifying insurance eligibility and collecting necessary information.
Health CareHospitalMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reviews scheduled procedures and recent admissions to verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for all patient visits
Collaborates with physician offices, insurance companies, and case management staff to secure prior authorizations and address financial clearance needs
Accurately collects and enters patient demographic, financial, and insurance information into the registration system while ensuring compliance with established procedures
Provides patients with written estimates of financial liability and addresses questions regarding coverage, costs, and payment options
Utilizes the registration scanning system to maintain accurate records and ensures documentation aligns with regulatory and organizational standards
Verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, initiating pre-certifications for commercial insurance as required
Assists with resolving registration-related issues and escalates complex problems to the manager when necessary
Collaborates with Eligibility Screening Services (ESS), Shared Service Center (SSC), and other departments to financially secure patients and improve denial reduction processes
Supports the Care Management and Medical Records departments in correcting patient account information as needed
Generates and maintains reports from the registration system to track registration accuracy, insurance verification, and denial trends
Greets patients, families, and staff with professionalism and respect, fostering a welcoming environment for all visitors
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of experience in patient access, registration, or healthcare-related administrative role required
2-4 years of experience with insurance verification and authorization required
Strong knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility, and prior authorization processes
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients, staff, and external stakeholders
Proficiency in using registration and billing systems, as well as other healthcare-related software
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
Understanding of patient privacy and confidentiality regulations (e.g., HIPAA compliance)
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to ensure efficient patient access and financial clearance
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Heart Association BLS obtained within 90 days of hire date required
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Licensure/certification reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Company
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
Merit Health Wesley offers primary, heart, maternity, respiratory, pediatric, diabetes, wound, stroke care, emergency and surgical services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Blanchard, MHA, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
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