Patient Access Specialist What You'll Do As a Patient Access Specialist, you'll be an essential first point of contact for patients, families, and visitors. You'll help create a positive patient experience by coordinating appointments, completing registration and insurance processes, collecting payments, and supporting communication between patients and care teams.
- Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments according to provider criteria and established scheduling templates.
- Complete pre-arrival registration and ensure patient information, questionnaires, and required documentation are accurate and complete.
- Greet, direct, and assist patients, families, visitors, providers, and other members of the healthcare team in a professional and courteous manner.
- Perform patient check-in and check-out functions, including completing missing registration and insurance information.
- Accurately verify and update patient demographic, guarantor, and insurance information using established registration standards.
- Collect applicable copayments, patient balances, prepayments, and self-pay payments for services.
- Take telephone and in-person messages and appropriately route communications through the healthcare software and patient portal to facilitate timely communication with clinical teams. What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required
- 6 months-1 year of related experience
- Formal education beyond high school in Business or Healthcare, or equivalent experience, preferred
- Experience in a healthcare business office or receptionist environment preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
- Excellent computer and customer service skills
- Familiarity with internet-based tools, email, and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing workloads Pay & Differentials
- $17.00-$25.25 per hour, based on experience Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee wellness and discount programs Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a collaborative care team where your role directly impacts patient outcomes and experience. This position offers a balance of clinical care, patient interaction, and coordination—ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and making a difference in patients' day-to-day health.