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CHS·Merit Health Wesley · Hattiesburg, MS

Admissions Coordinator - Hattiesburg

Healthcare AdministrationFull time
iPosting details
ScheduleFull time
RequirementsBLS
Experience2-4 years
SourceCHS · posted Oct 6, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, initiating pre-certifications for commercial insurance as required.
✓Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Heart Association BLS obtained within 90 days of hire date required
Qualifications
✓2-4 years of experience in patient access, registration, or healthcare-related administrative role required and
✓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.
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k) with match
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Life and disability insurance
+Merit Health Wesley
121beds
2administration roles open
HattiesburgMS · 94 mi to New Orleans
Pay for this position
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, initiating pre-certifications for commercial insurance as required.
✓Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Heart Association BLS obtained within 90 days of hire date required
Qualifications
✓2-4 years of experience in patient access, registration, or healthcare-related administrative role required and
✓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.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

Reviews scheduled procedures and recent admissions to verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for all patient visits.

What you’ll do
Accurately collects and entersAccurately collects and enters patient demographic, financial, and insurance information into the registration system while ensuring compliance with established procedures
Generates and maintains reportsGenerates and maintains reports from the registration system to track registration accuracy, insurance verification, and denial trends
Complies with all policiesComplies with all policies and standards