Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children’s is seeking a Patient Access Specialist I at the Dodson Medical Office Building in Fort Worth. This role is responsible for facilitating the patient registration flow and establishing positive relationships with patients and families, while presenting and explaining legal, ethical and compliance documents.

As part of Admitting/Registration, you will support front desk operations during first shift with 20 hours weekly, ensuring smooth access to hospital services without providing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of Healthcare experience in a physician office or hospital setting.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Understanding of the revenue cycle and all appropriate financial resources for patients.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA, HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payers and all tasks performed in the various Patient Access Service areas.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the patient registration flow and verify information.
• Establish positive relationships with patients and families.
• Explain legal, ethical and compliance documents clearly.
• Support front-desk operations and manage basic administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Insurance basics

Detail oriented

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Typing

Basic computer skills

Job description

Cook Children’s is seeking a Patient Access Specialist I at the Dodson Medical Office Building in Fort Worth. This role is responsible for facilitating the patient registration flow and establishing positive relationships with patients and families, while presenting and explaining legal, ethical and compliance documents.

As part of Admitting/Registration, you will support front desk operations during first shift with 20 hours weekly, ensuring smooth access to hospital services without providing