Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Patient Access Representative to handle scheduling, verify insurance, and register patients. This role serves as a liaison between patients, staff, physicians, and insurers, resolving questions related to scheduling and financial clearance.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3 years in a healthcare setting with strong communication and data-entry skills, ensuring HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service. On-site work in Houston, TX is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of healthcare experience including registration, scheduling, or insurance verification.
• Excellent English communication is essential for patient and staff interactions.
• Comfort with handling multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling, insurance verification, and registration as needed.
• Enter accurate data into systems to initiate financial clearance.
• Communicate with patients, staff, physicians, and providers to resolve questions.
• Generate reports and provide administrative support within the department.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Registration procedures

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Patient Access Representative to handle scheduling, verify insurance, and register patients. This role serves as a liaison between patients, staff, physicians, and insurers, resolving questions related to scheduling and financial clearance.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3 years in a healthcare setting with strong communication and data-entry skills, ensuring HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service. On-site work in Houston, TX is expected.