Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Sweeny Community Hospital; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweeny Community Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Representative (PAR) to handle registration, scheduling, insurance verification, authorizations, and patient financial interactions. The PAR will coordinate with care teams, communicate with patients and families, and support admissions and outpatient services.

This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and HIPAA compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in healthcare or customer service, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of data collection and healthcare insurance.
• Experience in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls promptly in a professional and courteous manner and directs callers as needed.
• Pre-registers or registers patients for services following procedures.
• Obtain and verify patient demographics, ID, and insurance at each visit.
• Obtain required authorizations prior to procedures or inpatient stays and communicate pre-test information to patients.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA compliance

EMTALA compliance

Customer service

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or 3 years experience in place of degree

Job description

Sweeny Community Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Representative (PAR) to handle registration, scheduling, insurance verification, authorizations, and patient financial interactions. The PAR will coordinate with care teams, communicate with patients and families, and support admissions and outpatient services.

This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and HIPAA compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in healthcare or customer service, and the ability to