Patient Access Representative (Onsite, Per Diem)

Nwregionalheart; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,851 - 37,250; Full time

Job summary

Nwregionalheart in Portland, OR, is seeking an Associate responsible for timely and accurate patient registration, insurance verification, and ensuring necessary documentation is completed. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably an Associate’s degree or related experience. This full-time position offers a day shift schedule, with an estimated pay range of $18.04 to $27.04, complemented by a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualification is high school education or GED.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient registration and interview.
• Verify insurance and collect patient liability amounts.
• Ensure necessary signatures are obtained for treatment.
• Check for physician orders and attach to patient record.
• Print and collate necessary paperwork for each patient.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Job description

Portland, OR, United States

Job Summary

Responsible for timely and accurate patient registration. Interviews patients for all pertinent account information. Verify all insurance and calculates and collects patient liability amounts. Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatment. Answer any questions and explain policies clearly.

Check for physician orders and attach them to appropriate patient record to ensure correct test is received. Print and collate any paperwork needed for each patient for distribution to unit/department. Escorts patients to his/her area or refers patient to available escort as needed.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Check for physician orders and attach them to patient medical record to ensure that patients are receiving appropriate tests.
• Choose correct health plan and investigate to ensure accuracy when verifying insurance. Enter all authorization information accurately as needed.
• Follow guidelines and instructions from senior staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Job Info

• Job Identification 61226
• Job Category Associate
• Posting Date 05/01/2026, 11:52 PM
• Locations 10123 S E Market Street, Portland, OR, 97216, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day Shift
• Pay Range The estimated base pay for this position is $18.04 to $27.04. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.