<p>This Patient Access Representative II opening is a full-time, evening-shift hospital registration role based in Hardeeville, SC. The position sits within a fast-paced hospital environment and covers the full front-end revenue cycle — from pre-registration and insurance verification through point-of-service collections and discharge coordination. The evening schedule (Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.) offers a consistent weekday commitment with no weekend rotation built into the standard shift pattern. Candidates who thrive at the intersection of patient-facing customer service and healthcare administrative accuracy will find a well-defined, operationally critical role here.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive benefits package included with employment</li> <li>Access to resources and incentives designed to support career advancement within a large, nationally operating health system</li> <li>Vaccination and screening support process managed prior to start date</li> <li>Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities</li> <li>E-Verify participating employer — supports candidates confirming work authorization</li> <li>Part of a health system with more than 30 years of healthcare industry expertise operating across 135-plus local regions nationwide</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Evening shift: Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.</li> <li>Full patient registration at date of service, including demographic capture, insurance verification, and legal form execution (Advance Directives, Conditions of Service, Consent for Treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA)</li> <li>Pre-admission and admission functions, reception, and patient discharge coordination including post-discharge care scheduling</li> <li>Insurance eligibility and benefits verification; obtains prior authorizations for both scheduled and unscheduled hospital services; secures inpatient visit notifications to payors</li> <li>Medical necessity checks and verification in accordance with CMS requirements</li> <li>Point-of-service, pre-service, and post-service patient liability collections using compliant negotiation techniques; hospital cash reconciliation and secured payment entry</li> <li>Scanning and filing of Protected Health Information; creation of patient information packets for upcoming services</li> <li>Diagnostic procedure scheduling support — data entry, appointment instruction delivery, and coordination tasks</li> <li>Must be cross-trained and proficient in at least two Patient Access service areas, including the Emergency Department</li> <li>Works within a hospital administration environment with potential exposure to high patient volumes and acute care settings</li> <li>Interprets physician orders, medical terminology, and insurance cards in accordance with established standards of care</li> <li>Builds collaborative relationships with internal clinical teams and external clients (physician offices, payors) to drive communication accuracy and productivity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred</li> <li>0–1 year of customer service experience; 0–1 year of administrative experience in a medical facility, health insurance, or related setting preferred</li> <li>Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute</li> <li>Demonstrated working knowledge of PC, CRT terminal, and printer operation</li> <li>Familiarity with hospital department functions and inter-departmental relationships preferred</li> <li>Understanding of Third Party Payor requirements and healthcare compliance standards preferred</li> <li>Ability to interpret physician orders and medical terminology; comfort working in high-volume, fast-paced patient care environments</li> <li>Must be available to adjust hours and days based on departmental and system demands</li> <li>Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.; occasional wheelchair assistance for patients with mobility needs</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hardeeville is a growing city in the South Carolina Lowcountry, situated near the Georgia border and within easy reach of both Savannah, GA and Hilton Head Island — offering residents access to world-class beaches, golf, and coastal recreation alongside a significantly lower cost of living than either metro area. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate, a strong sense of community, and rapid residential and commercial development that makes it an attractive destination for professionals relocating from larger urban markets. Proximity to I-95 and US-278 keeps Hardeeville well-connected to the broader Southeast corridor.</p>