Patient Access Specialist — Fast-Paced Front Desk PRN

R1 RCM Holdco Inc.; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

R1 RCM Inc. is hiring a Patient Access Representative for LifePoint Rutherford Regional Hospital in Rutherford, NJ. This on-site role is PRN with minimum 48 hours per month and 24 on-call hours.

You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring fast, compassionate, and accurate access to care. Responsibilities include patient registration across multiple systems, gathering information, answering phones, and assisting with insurance verification and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Background check, drug test, and vaccination requirements must be met.
• Experience in patient access, medical registration, insurance verification, or front desk is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Register patients efficiently across multiple computer systems to ensure quick, accurate check-in.
• Answer phones and gather patient information with speed and accuracy.
• Provide cost estimates and collect co-pays when applicable to support care access.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and care teams to maintain smooth patient flow.
• Training will be provided; this role offers a solid starting point for a healthcare career.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

R1 RCM Inc. is hiring a Patient Access Representative for LifePoint Rutherford Regional Hospital in Rutherford, NJ. This on-site role is PRN with minimum 48 hours per month and 24 on-call hours.

You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring fast, compassionate, and accurate access to care. Responsibilities include patient registration across multiple systems, gathering information, answering phones, and assisting with insurance verification and cost estimates.