Patient Access Specialist

TEKsystems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to join a busy hospital admitting team in Los Angeles. You will facilitate patient registration, verify insurance coverage, and maintain accurate records while providing compassionate customer service throughout the intake process.

This onsite contract role emphasizes accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will ensure privacy compliance, coordinate with departments to support patient flow, and participate in benefit

Qualifications

• 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 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 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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.