Job Description

Collects information from incoming patients regarding services needed, insurance available, or financial status. May assist in completion of admissions or insurance forms. Contacts insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain authorization for service. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.  Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

Checking Patients In/OutVerifying Insurance EligibilityCollecting PaymentsScheduling AppointmentsChart ReviewDate EntryScanning RecordsAnswering Phones

At Merit Health Wesley and Merit Health Medical Group, our people provide great care. We are more than 250 physicians strong, while employing more than 1,000 healthcare professionals who have been nationally recognized for patient safety and quality care. We are a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi. Even with these changes, one thing has—and always will—remain the same: our team of professional caregivers strives to uphold the principles upon which this facility was founded more than 100 years ago: Loving God, Serving Others, and Excelling in Healthcare.

 An Equal Opportunity Employer - including disability and protected veteran status.