Patient Access Scheduling Representative

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Adventist Health Oregon is seeking a Patient Access Scheduling Representative for a full-time, on-site at Portland, OR role with 8-hour day shifts. You will schedule, prepare patients for services, and verify insurance and demographic information to ensure accurate registration and financial clearance.

The position emphasizes exceptional customer service to patients, providers, and internal teams, with responsibilities spanning appointment coordination, provider communication, and data accuracy

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED is required.
• Associate's/Technical degree is preferred.
• One year of customer service experience is required.
• One year experience in Patient Access or related healthcare field is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and modifies appointments per patient needs and guidelines.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and gathers demographics for registration.
• Handles patient and provider messages promptly and accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or technical degree

Job description

Job Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Job Summary

Adventist Health Oregon is seeking a Patient Access Scheduling Representative for a full-time role with 8-hour day shifts. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated individual who can work onsite at our Portland, OR location.

Performs a wide range of patient access and scheduling functions to support high-quality, efficient patient care. Requires understanding of insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements. Ensures patients are properly scheduled and fully prepared for services based on scheduling protocols. Provides superior customer service to patients, providers, and all internal and external customers.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical degree in business or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year customer service experience, preferably in healthcare or service-oriented environment: Required
• One year experience in Patient Access, Revenue Cycle, physician office, healthcare insurance, or related field: Required

Essential Functions

• Schedules, confirms, and modifies appointments based on patient needs and departmental guidelines. Communicates preparation instructions and ensures patients are ready for procedures.
• Coordinates with referring and ordering providers to schedule appropriate services. Obtains and updates demographic, insurance, and financial information to ensure accurate financial clearance and registration.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and authorization requirements. Ensures accurate patient identification and proper MRN assignment. Confirms required orders, authorizations, labs, premedication, and implant information are in place.
• Obtains external medical records needed to support scheduled services. Provides exceptional customer service to patients, providers, and internal departments.
• Processes patient and provider messages accurately and promptly. Supports clinicians, technologists, and team members with scheduling and access needs.
• Performs 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. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By selecting to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification : 75142
• Job Category : Associate
• Posting Date : 2026-11-03T01:00:10+00:00
• Locations : Portland, OR, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $18.40 to $27.58. 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.
• Hiring Department : Patient Access
• Shift Length : 8 Hours