Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Summit Pacific Medical Center; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b match

Life Insurance

On-site gym

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, Washington is hiring a Patient Access Specialist I to ensure accurate patient scheduling and registration for clinic and hospital services, while supporting the patient care journey including financial liability.

The role emphasizes insurance verification, data entry accuracy, and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. This 1 FTE position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a strong team-centric culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates preferred.
• Experience with insurance verification and patient registration.
• Strong data entry, math, and cash handling skills.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and register patients in clinic/hospital software with accurate data.
• Verify referrals and pre-authorizations for services.
• Conduct registration interviews prior to visits.
• Handle point-of-service collections and receipts.
• Operate multi-line phones and route inquiries.
• Respond to patient inquiries with confidentiality.
• Complete daily work queues and general admin tasks.
• Process mail and support workflow improvements.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Insurance verification

Data entry

Customer service

MS Office

Phone system

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Registration software

Insurance registries

Job description

Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, Washington is hiring a Patient Access Specialist I to ensure accurate patient scheduling and registration for clinic and hospital services, while supporting the patient care journey including financial liability.

The role emphasizes insurance verification, data entry accuracy, and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. This 1 FTE position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a strong team-centric culture.