Patient Access & Billing Specialist

Legacy Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Access Specialist for a confidential healthcare client in Kern County, CA. This role ensures timely patient access by verifying eligibility and benefits, coordinating authorizations, assisting with patient financial programs, and supporting accurate billing and checkout processes.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in billing/accounts receivable in healthcare.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility and benefits for scheduled and same-day appointments.
• Coordinate authorizations and assist with patient financial programs.
• Support billing and checkout processes and update accounts.

Skills

Customer Service

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR software

Billing software

Job description

Legacy Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Access Specialist for a confidential healthcare client in Kern County, CA. This role ensures timely patient access by verifying eligibility and benefits, coordinating authorizations, assisting with patient financial programs, and supporting accurate billing and checkout processes.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.