Patient Access Specialist: Elevate Patient Experience

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Patient Access Representative to perform outpatient and inpatient registration, hospital cashiering and insurance verification.

The role requires a high school diploma and typing speed 25–30 wpm; medical terminology preferred. Certification in PAS within 1 year is required after hire; prior hospital experience preferred.

You will ensure patients meet financial requirements, provide information, and support staff to improve patient flow and service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Must become certified in all PAS functions within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient and inpatient registration functions including hospital cashiering and insurance verification.
• Ensure patients meet financial requirements and provide general information to hospital users, patients and families.
• Communicate effectively to service delivery areas to maximize patient flow and customer service.

Skills

Typing 25-30 wpm

Verbal & written communication

Detail oriented

Empathy for patients

Team player

Deductive reasoning

Public speaking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Patient Access Representative to perform outpatient and inpatient registration, hospital cashiering and insurance verification.

The role requires a high school diploma and typing speed 25–30 wpm; medical terminology preferred. Certification in PAS within 1 year is required after hire; prior hospital experience preferred.

You will ensure patients meet financial requirements, provide information, and support staff to improve patient flow and service.