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At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.Shift:Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am -5:00 pmLocation:Singing River Pascagoula HospitalJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionPosition Overview:The Patient Access Services Pre-Arrival Specialist, through the use of computerized scheduling software and departmental phone system, is responsible for scheduling appointments; performing pre-certification and authorization as needed; completing benefit collection; and completing other pre-registration functions for outpatient procedures as requested by patients and physician offices. The Pre-Arrival Specialist ensures that calls are answered timely and professionally; that correct patient demographic information is captured; that data integrity of such information is maintained; and that appointments are scheduled at appropriate times, as set forth by the individual departments and that result in the best use of department resources.The Patient Access Services Pre-Arrival Specialist must be familiar with pre-procedure preparations and able to communicate this information properly to the patient/guardian and/or the physicians’ office. The Pre-Arrival Specialist will work closely with departmental nurses or staff to communicate any scheduling conflicts that may arise. The Pre-Arrival Specialist will work with Patient Access Registration Specialists and Financial Counselors to facilitate the pre-registration of scheduled patients.DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.Education:High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.License:N/ACertifications:Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) or Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) preferred.Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.Experience:Experience in a hospital or physician office setting performing registration and scheduling, insurance verification, and/or customer service preferred.Reports to:Manager of Patient Access Services.Supervises:NonePhysical Demands:Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.Mental Demands:Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizationsSpecial Demands:Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr