Patient Access Assoc I
About The Position
R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration. As a Patient Access Representative, you will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they receive fast, compassionate, and accurate access to care. This is more than registration — it’s a frontline healthcare customer service role where you directly impact patient experience, hospital operations, and revenue cycle success. The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career. Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
Requirements
- Exceptional customer service experience, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong composure and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly with high attention to detail
- Comfortable with shifting priorities based on patient needs
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and meet vaccination requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience with patient access, medical registration, insurance verification, or front desk is a plus (but not required)
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service and assist patients and families with the check-in process, working across multiple computer systems to register patients efficiently
- Answer phones and gather accurate patient information quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Support timely access to care by minimizing delays in registration and answering questions with confidence, clarity, and compassion
- Build trust with patients during moments when they may be ill, anxious, confused, or overwhelmed
- Navigate diverse insurance plans and coverage details, enter demographics and medical data, collect co-pays, and provide cost estimates when applicable
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and care teams to ensure smooth patient flow
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
