Patient Access Specialist

TEKsystems; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Patient Access Specialist to support a busy hospital admitting team in Los Angeles, CA. You will register patients, verify insurance, and maintain EMR records while delivering compassionate service.

This contract role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and clear communication with patients and families, coordinating across departments to ensure smooth patient flow and privacy compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient intake and registration.
• Ability to verify insurance coverage and benefits.
• High accuracy in data entry and updating EMR records.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and collect demographic and insurance information.
• Verify eligibility and benefits for various plans (HMO, PPO, Medicare, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, Tri-Care).
• Complete intake and admission documentation per hospital policies.
• Maintain patient records in the EMR system.
• Answer questions and guide patients and families through the process.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure smooth flow.
• Comply with privacy regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Assist patient transportation as needed.
• Perform data entry and other administrative duties with accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Insurance verification

EMR navigation

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Patient Access Specialist to join a busy hospital admitting team. This role is responsible for facilitating patient registration, verifying insurance coverage, maintaining accurate patient records, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the patient intake process. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and capable of balancing accuracy, efficiency, and compassion when interacting with patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and efficiently while collecting and validating demographic and insurance information.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits, including HMO, PPO, Medicare, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, and Tri-Care plans.
• Complete patient intake and admission documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient records and update information within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Assist patients and families by answering questions and providing clear direction throughout the registration process.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative departments to support smooth patient flow.
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations and patient confidentiality standards.
• Support patient transportation to various hospital departments as needed.
• Perform data entry and other administrative duties with a high degree of accuracy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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