Compassionate Patient Access Specialist — Part-Time

TEKsystems; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Patient Access Representative / Patient Registration Specialist in Portland, OR. You will handle registrations, insurance verification, and financial counseling while interacting compassionately with patients and families in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include verifying demographics, assisting with admissions, collecting co-pays, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, and ABN documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; previous patient registration experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, EMTALA, insurance verification processes and ABN documentation preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, providers, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify demographics, insurance, and financial information.
• Assess patient needs during registration and direct to appropriate care area.
• Maintain accurate accounts and documentation, including scanning and order entry.
• Verify patient identity, collect co-pays when appropriate, and ensure compliance with EMTALA.
• Present and obtain signatures for required forms such as ABNs and Directives.
• Coordinate admissions, bed assignments, transfers, and imaging orders with clinical teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA/CMS compliance across records.
• Resolve patient service concerns and support Information Desk operations.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR

Microsoft Office

Registration systems

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Patient Access Representative / Patient Registration Specialist in Portland, OR. You will handle registrations, insurance verification, and financial counseling while interacting compassionately with patients and families in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include verifying demographics, assisting with admissions, collecting co-pays, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, and ABN documentation.