Patient Access Specialist III – Admissions & Insurance

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Kealakekua (HI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kona Community Hospital is seeking a Temporary/Full-time Patient Access Clerk to handle admissions, cash collections and insurance verifications at the Kona Health Center in Hawaii. The role involves pre-registration, data entry, and coordinating with billing and clinical staff to ensure patient care continuity.

The position requires strong clerical skills, accuracy, and the ability to communicate with patients and insurers. A high school diploma and prior clerical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of typing, stenographic, clerical work, cashiering or data input.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Pre-admission/admission of patients, verify insurance and obtain pre-authorizations within 24 hours of admission.
• Pre-register next day appointments, verify information and obtain preauthorizations; route self-pay accounts to financial counselors.
• Communicate with patients and insurance carriers to verify demographics, insurance and data.
• Obtain insurance verifications and determine financial obligations based on policies.
• Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure accurate admissions and patient care.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kona Community Hospital is seeking a Temporary/Full-time Patient Access Clerk to handle admissions, cash collections and insurance verifications at the Kona Health Center in Hawaii. The role involves pre-registration, data entry, and coordinating with billing and clinical staff to ensure patient care continuity.

The position requires strong clerical skills, accuracy, and the ability to communicate with patients and insurers. A high school diploma and prior clerical experience are preferred.