Patient Access Specialist II

Cook Children's; Hurst, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Hurst, TX is seeking a Patient Access Specialist II to manage patient registration, demographic data, and insurance details for hospital and clinic visits. The role supports accurate reimbursement and compliant documentation while delivering courteous service to patients and families.

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, front office intake, and explaining consent and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of hospital admissions or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of health care insurance and managed care preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Strong customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patient visits and collect accurate demographic and third-party information.
• Explain and obtain required legal, ethical and compliance documents at registration.
• Schedule appointments and perform front office intake functions.
• Maintain knowledge of HIPAA, patient rights and responsibilities, and payer policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Customer service

Typing / computer use

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Patient Access Specialist IIApply: Hurst, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-119208**Location:**Hurst Urgent Care Center**Department:**Hurst Facility**Shift:**Varying Shifts (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**36**Summary:**Registration is a twenty-four (24) hour seven (7) day a week operation functioning as the nucleus of accurate patient information, with direct public interface and timely service, therefore, the Patient Access Specialist must be detail oriented, personable, calm, flexible, honest, and capable of handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. The Patient Access Specialist will assist in providing access to services provided at the hospital and/or clinic. Knowledge of all tasks performed in the various Patient Access Service areas is necessary to provide optimum internal and external customer satisfaction and provide the opportunity for accurate reimbursement. This position is primarily responsible for the registration information for the patient visit, obtaining patient demographic and third-party information with a high degree of accuracy. This position also requires timely completion, preparation, and deployment of legal, ethical and compliance related documents that must be presented and thoroughly explained to the patient at the time of registration. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining knowledge of JCAHO, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA, HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payors, and departmental/System policies and procedures. The incumbent is also responsible for scheduling appointments and performing front office intake functions. This position does not provide patient care but may be performed in a patient care area. Education & Experience: * High School diploma or equivalent required.* 1-2 years of Hospital admissions or equivalent experience required.* Other hospitals or physician offices or equivalent experience required.* Ability to type, spell, write or print legibly with general knowledge of personal computers required.* Strong interpersonal communication, documentation and customer service skills required.* Knowledge of health care insurance and managed care preferred.* Medical terminology preferred.* Strong Customer Service Skills preferred.* 3 years of Patient Access Specialist experience preferred. Certification/Licensure: * CPR- required within 30 days of hire.Hours: * Vary