Patient Access Lead — Evening Operations

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation seeks a Patient Access leader to oversee registration at the point of service and coordinate financial clearance. The role includes counseling patients on liabilities, securing authorizations, and ensuring smooth revenue cycle operations in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in Patient Access, supervisory experience, and familiarity with Medicare/third-party payor requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area
• 3–5 years experience in Patient Access preferred
• 1–2 years in supervisory or lead role preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and completing full patient registration at date of service
• Provide full patient financial counseling, education & referrals, and collect on patient liabilities
• Verify insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility; obtain authorizations for services; inpatient notification to payors
• Lead shift Patient Access Operations and collaborate with department leaders on process improvements

Skills

Patient Access experience

Supervisory/lead experience

High typing speed (35 wpm)

Revenue Cycle knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 year college degree in Business, Accounting, Medical Administration or related area

Job description

Tenet Healthcare Corporation seeks a Patient Access leader to oversee registration at the point of service and coordinate financial clearance. The role includes counseling patients on liabilities, securing authorizations, and ensuring smooth revenue cycle operations in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in Patient Access, supervisory experience, and familiarity with Medicare/third-party payor requirements.