Lowndes FT -Patient Access Specialist( Floater)

Lowndes FT -Patient Access Specialist( Floater) LOWNDES MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, 3120 N OAK ST EXT, VALDOSTA, Georgia, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Pre Service Coordinator to work in the Lowndes Mental Health Center. The Pre-Service Coordinator works with consumers throughout the pre-access process, including scheduling according to specified appointment protocols, pre-registration of new and established consumers, and insurance and eligibility verification of all consumers to include updating registration information on established patients. Additionally, the Pre-Service Coordinator informs the consumer of referral authorization requirements, co-pays, and/or deductibles due, and assists in securing payment arrangements. These tasks are performed with accuracy and in conjunction with required procedures and work processes to expedite payment for services and avoid authorization penalties. This role also includes answering and directing calls, working through referrals, running eligibility checks/compliance, and completing questionnaires for Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance and Self Pay consumers. Competitive pay – We offer competitive compensation that is regularly compared to the market and factors in comparable work experience and education. Employee Assistance Program – We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling sessions. This position requires: Associate Degree in a business, medical or related field preferred. A high school diploma or GED may be accepted with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in a medical office setting. Preference for 5 years of experience in a medical office environment. Requires basic computer skill and a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of EMR. Ability to analyze data for improvement opportunities. Utilizes discretion in handling the organization’s confidential information and consumer-protected information. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and team building. A valid GA driver’s license is required. Who we are: Legacy Behavioral Health provides support within 10 counties in South GA, namely Ben-Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner County. Legacy Behavioral Health Services believes that through individualized care, quality of care and support, your life could be transformed. Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Sit, walk, and stand – may spend up to twenty-five percent of working time standing/walking. Lift, carry, push, pull – generally not more than ten pounds of force is needed. Bend, stoop, and kneel – occasional bending and kneeling may be required in troubleshooting equipment/assisting clients. Manual dexterity/wrist and hand repetitions – good manual and finger dexterity is needed; up to seventy-five percent of working time may be spent using a computer keyboard. Vision, hearing, speaking – must have good visual acuity and depth perception to operate the computer system; speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position. Environmental Conditions: Moving mechanical parts are found in the work environment. Work is performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled, and humidity-controlled environment. May be requested on occasion to travel to another work site. Must be able to make arrangements to attend these as required. ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION Position opened to: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action. Drug-Free and Smoke- Free Workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer LOWNDES MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, 3120 N OAK ST EXT, VALDOSTA, Georgia, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr