Patient Access Lead: Operations & Revenue Cycle

Tenet Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare through Conifer Health seeks a Patient Access leader at Princeton Medical Center. The role covers full patient registration at date of service, financial clearance, and oversight of shift operations to drive efficiency across departments.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Patient Access, strong customer service skills, and supervisory experience. A high school diploma or higher plus relevant healthcare experience is required; familiarity with Medicare and third-party payor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 2–4 years 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.
• 2–4 year college degree in Business, Accounting, Medical Administration or related area preferred

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers, provide world-class service, complete patient registration at date of service.
• Provide full patient financial counseling, education & referrals, and collect patient liabilities.
• Verify insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility; obtain authorizations and inpatient notifications as needed.
• Lead shift Patient Access Operations and collaborate with department leaders on process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Typing 35 wpm

Communication skills

Hospital environment knowledge

Productivity & accuracy

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 year college degree preferred

2–4 years experience in medical facility/health insurance

3–5 years experience in Patient Access

1–2 years supervisory or lead role preferred

Tools

Hospital software

PC software

Revenue cycle systems

Job description

Tenet Healthcare through Conifer Health seeks a Patient Access leader at Princeton Medical Center. The role covers full patient registration at date of service, financial clearance, and oversight of shift operations to drive efficiency across departments.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Patient Access, strong customer service skills, and supervisory experience. A high school diploma or higher plus relevant healthcare experience is required; familiarity with Medicare and third-party payor