Patient Access Lead: Registration & Revenue Ops

Conifer Health Solutions; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Conifer Health Solutions is seeking a Patient Access lead to oversee registration, financial counseling, and coordination of hospital services as part of the revenue cycle workflow.

The role requires strong communication, compliance awareness, and ability to work across shifts in a hospital setting. Candidates should have experience in Patient Access, healthcare payments, and leadership responsibilities to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Register patients at date of service following standards and explain forms.
• Provide full patient financial counseling and referrals, and collect patient liabilities.
• Verify insurance, benefits, coverage and eligibility; obtain authorizations and notify payors for inpatient visits.
• Lead shift Patient Access Operations and collaborate with department leaders on process improvements.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Software proficiency

Hospital environment knowledge

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Communication skills

Third party payor knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Patient liability collection

Cross-trained in Patient Access

Negotiation

Relationship building

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient Access software

Job description

Conifer Health Solutions is seeking a Patient Access lead to oversee registration, financial counseling, and coordination of hospital services as part of the revenue cycle workflow.

The role requires strong communication, compliance awareness, and ability to work across shifts in a hospital setting. Candidates should have experience in Patient Access, healthcare payments, and leadership responsibilities to ensure efficient operations.