Patient Access Specialist - Admitting

About the Role As a Patient Access Specialist, you are often the first point of contact for our patients—setting the tone for their entire healthcare experience. This role combines customer service excellence with administrative precision to support patients, providers, and care teams across our clinics and Regional Medical Center.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

1-2 years of hospital admissions or provider's office experience preferred. Experience in customer service or scheduling departments in a healthcare setting highly preferred. Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and efficiently in a courteous and considerate manner to maintain contact with SPHMG/Regional Medical Center and their customers. Impeccable personal honesty, integrity and confidentiality are essential. Medical terminology preferred.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET equivalent preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY

None. What You'll Do Greet and assist patients in person and over the phone Schedule appointments and manage referrals/authorizations Collect and verify patient demographic, insurance, and payment information Review schedules to maintain accurate, timely patient flow Use electronic systems to document and update patient records Provide patients with visit instructions and answer basic questions Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and care teams