Cardiology Patient Access Specialist

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 31,905 - 43,063; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative in Cardiology to support pre‑visit services, verify insurance, and coordinate scheduling for patients. This full‑time, day position emphasizes accurate data entry and proactive communication with patients and physician practices.

The role involves pre-registering patients, collecting payments, obtaining authorizations, and responding to inquiries while ensuring seamless workflow between scheduling, verification, and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year required: Medical office or related customer service experience.
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate demographic and financial data.
• Collects patient balances, co‑payments, co‑insurance, or other payment types.
• Verifies coverage and ensures all insurance requirements are met, and obtains prior authorizations as needed.
• Responds to customer inquiries and assists with departmental coverage.
• Manages daily appointment schedules, including reminder calls and referrals.

Skills

Medical Terminology

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Insurance process

Conflict management

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative in Cardiology to support pre‑visit services, verify insurance, and coordinate scheduling for patients. This full‑time, day position emphasizes accurate data entry and proactive communication with patients and physician practices.

The role involves pre-registering patients, collecting payments, obtaining authorizations, and responding to inquiries while ensuring seamless workflow between scheduling, verification, and clinical teams.