Patient Access Representative

Catholic Health Services; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Benefits package

Pension plan

Job summary

St. Charles Campus at Good Samaritan University Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY is hiring a Patient Access Representative to handle front‑office intake, scheduling, insurance verification, and copay collection.

The role supports patient flow in a fast‑paced outpatient setting and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, tuition assistance, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills and be able to work in a fast-paced front office environment.
• Must be able to multitask, prioritize duties, and have strong organizational skills.
• Experience in an outpatient setting is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Patient intake
• Scheduling and registering patients
• Verifying insurances
• Tracking insurance authorizations
• Collecting copays
• Answering phones and providing general administrative support functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details

The Patient Access Representative is responsible:

• Patient intake
• Scheduling and registering patients
• Verifying insurances
• Tracking insurance authorizations
• Collecting copays
• Answering phones and providing general administrative support functions.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills and be able to work in a fast-paced front office environment.
• Must be able to multitask, prioritize duties, and have strong organizational skills.
• Experience in an outpatient setting is strongly preferred but not required.

Salary Range

USD $21.94 - USD $35.57 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.