Patient Access Specialist

Prisma Health

. Receive and interview patients to collect and verify demographic and financial data .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient admissions, billing, and collections, with strong mathematical skills and proficiency in data entry and office equipment. Familiarity with medical terminology enhances the ability to communicate effectively with patients regarding financial responsibilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Admissions ExperienceBilling ExperienceCollections ExperienceCustomer Service ExperienceMathematical Skills

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Hard Skills

Data EntryFinancial Data VerificationPre-Certification ProcessesPayment ProcessingReport PreparationScheduling ExperienceMedical Terminology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase Management

Industry Keywords

Insurance CoverageFinancial Assistance ProgramsPatient IdentificationOffice Equipment Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive and interview patients to collect and verify demographic and financial data
Verify insurance coverage and benefits and document information in the system
Initiate pre-certification/pre-authorization processes when required
Obtain required signatures and documentation
Receive payments, issue receipts, maintain cash funds and verification logs, and make daily deposits
Prepare and distribute reports, documents, schedules, productivity logs, collection reports, and patient identification items
Communicate estimated financial responsibility and request payment before or at the time of service
Refer patients to payment and financial assistance programs as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned
Two (2) years of Admissions, Billing, Collections, Insurance and/or Customer Service experience
Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry)
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Mathematical skills
Registration and scheduling experience- Preferred
Familiarity with medical terminology- Preferred