Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Summit Pacific Medical Center; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Job summary

Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, WA, is seeking a Patient Access Specialist I to ensure accurate scheduling and registration for clinic and hospital services, while supporting patients through their care experience, including financial liability.

This per diem role handles data entry, insurance verification, payments, and ongoing patient inquiries, with an emphasis on compassionate service, confidentiality, and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and register patients into applicable software systems with integrity and accuracy.
• Verify referrals and pre-authorizations for services.
• Perform point-of-service collections and receipts, including cash handling.
• Answer calls and route inquiries to appropriate staff; maintain timely communications.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation; support through the care journey.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry accuracy

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, WA, is seeking a Patient Access Specialist I to ensure accurate scheduling and registration for clinic and hospital services, while supporting patients through their care experience, including financial liability.

This per diem role handles data entry, insurance verification, payments, and ongoing patient inquiries, with an emphasis on compassionate service, confidentiality, and teamwork across departments.