Patient Access Representative

RISE Community Hospital; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rise Community Hospital in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to manage front-end registration, financial clearance, and scheduling with empathy and precision.

You will verify insurance, collect payments, and guide patients through admissions while upholding HIPAA and patient-first values. Full-time and PRN shifts with days/evenings offer growth in healthcare administration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Active AHA BLS certification required.
• CHAA or CHAM certification preferred.
• 1+ years of registration or front-desk experience in an acute care hospital.
• Strong knowledge of health insurance verification and prior authorization workflows.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect required forms and co-payments.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations.
• Schedule appointments and educate patients on guidelines.
• Maintain and audit medical records and handle inquiries.
• Ensure HIPAA and EMTALA compliance and uphold hospital values.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient scheduling software

Insurance verification platforms

Job description

RISE Community Hospital DFW, Mansfield, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1004

Salary Range: $17.50 To $20.00 Hourly

Patient Access Representative (Registration & Admissions)

Location: Mansfield, TX

Facility: Rise Community Hospital

Reports To: Patient Access Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time / PRN

Shift: Days / Evenings / PRN

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Rise Community Hospital, patient care starts the moment someone walks through our doors. As a Patient Access Representative, you are the welcoming face and guiding voice of our facility—setting a calm, reassuring, and professional tone for patients and their families.

In our tight-knit community hospital environment, you won't be just a number behind a screen. You will be an essential front-line partner coordinating admissions, navigating insurance complexities, and ensuring every patient receives seamless, dignified access to care.

What You’ll Do

You will handle front-end registration, financial clearance, and scheduling workflows with empathy and clinical precision:

• Patient Registration & Intake: Check in and register patients, explain and collect required consents and financial responsibility forms, and collect co-payments and deductibles.
• Insurance Verification & Authorizations: Verify coverage, perform documentation audits for medical necessity and payer requirements (including Medicare), and secure prior authorizations for outpatient procedures and inpatient admissions.
• Scheduling & Patient Coordination: Schedule clinic and procedure appointments, educate patients on pre- and post-exam guidelines within scope, and dispatch reminder notifications and recall letters.
• Records & Front-Office Management: Maintain, scan, and audit medical records for quantitative/qualitative accuracy, manage incoming correspondence (calls, emails, faxes), and direct non-clinical inquiries promptly.
• Regulatory Integrity: Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, and The Joint Commission standards while exemplifying Rise Community Hospital’s core organizational values.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Certifications:
• Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) or Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years of registration, patient access, or front-desk experience in an acute care hospital or clinical setting preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of health insurance verification, copay collection, and prior authorization workflows.
• Proficiency in EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and rapid, accurate data entry.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and composure in fast-paced environments.

What We Offer

• Supportive Community Atmosphere: A collaborative, patient-focused team where your contribution is directly recognized.
• Growth & Development: Direct pathway to deepen healthcare administration, revenue cycle, and patient access expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Paid Time Off for eligible full-time and part-time staff.