Patient Access Customer Service Representative

r1rcm; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

R1 RCM Inc. is seeking a Patient Access Representative in the United States to be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring fast and compassionate access to care.

The role involves registration across multiple systems, phone support, and collaboration with care teams to minimize delays and ensure smooth patient flow. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a readiness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background check and drug test required.
• Vaccination requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assist patients and families with the check-in process 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.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Schedule: Variety of Shifts available, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, days vary, rotating weekends, and holidays

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.

Are you passionate about helping people during critical moments while building a career in healthcare customer service? We are the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. At R1, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that blends advanced technology with real-world service to create exceptional patient experiences.

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.

What You'll Do:

• 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 answer 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

What We're Looking For:

• 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
• Experience with patient access, medical registration, insurance verification, or front desk is a plus (but not required)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and meet vaccination requirements

What You'll Gain:

• Experience in healthcare administration & patient access
• Exposure to revenue cycle, insurance processes, and hospital operations
• Opportunity for growth within R1
• A team environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient experience
• Meaningful work supporting patients during urgent and emotional moments

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Make a Real Difference : Patients lean on you for support and reassurance. You'll be more than a data collector - you'll be a calm, helpful presence during stressful times.
• Learn Healthcare from the Ground Up : From insurance basics to hospital workflows, you'll gain valuable knowledge and skills that open the door to long‑term career growth.
• Fast-Paced, Never Boring : You'll move between systems, phone calls, and in‑person interactions - balancing accuracy with compassion, working alongside clinicians and emergency staff.
• Supportive Team Environment : We're invested in your professional journey. You'll be surrounded by teammates who have your back and leaders who want to see you succeed.

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $17.60 - $25.25 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

R1 RCM Inc. ("the Company") is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company's employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and terminatio