Patient Access & Insurance Coordinator

La Paz Regional Hospital & Clinics; Quartzsite, Salome (AZ, AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

La Paz Medical Center in Quartzsite, AZ seeks a patient access specialist to coordinate registration, verify insurance, and assist patients with financial guidance. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, appointment scheduling, and strong customer service within a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include collecting signatures, posting payments, and ensuring compliant handling of patient records while supporting care teams and external providers.

Qualifications

• Front desk registration and check-in
• Verify eligibility and referrals
• Explain financial policies and collect patient liability
• Enter payments and balance daily cash
• Schedule visits and coordinate with care teams
• Communicate with patients and care staff effectively

Responsibilities

• Performs registration/check-in and data entry for new patients.
• Verifies insurance benefits and collects necessary authorizations.
• Explains financial policies and assists with payment arrangements.
• Posts charges and reconciles daily payments with cash drawer.
• Schedules appointments and coordinates procedures with payors and practices.
• Responds to patient inquiries via phone, email, or in person.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Tools

EHR systems

Insurance software

Job description

La Paz Medical Center in Quartzsite, AZ seeks a patient access specialist to coordinate registration, verify insurance, and assist patients with financial guidance. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, appointment scheduling, and strong customer service within a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include collecting signatures, posting payments, and ensuring compliant handling of patient records while supporting care teams and external providers.