Patient Access Specialist – Insurance & Registration

St. Josephs Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston is seeking an Admitting Registrar to ensure accurate patient registration and seamless handoff to clinical departments.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, collecting demographic and financial data, verifying insurance eligibility, handling pre-certifications, and collecting patient payments at the point of service. The role requires 2–3 years of registration experience and a high school diploma or GED, with adherence to HIPAA guidelines and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of registration or comparable work experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interview the patient and collect demographic and financial information.
• Ensure insurance eligibility and obtain pre-certification/authorization.
• Calculate and collect the patient portion at time of service.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient information.
• Register patients in a timely manner to meet turnaround targets.

Skills

Registration experience

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston is seeking an Admitting Registrar to ensure accurate patient registration and seamless handoff to clinical departments.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, collecting demographic and financial data, verifying insurance eligibility, handling pre-certifications, and collecting patient payments at the point of service. The role requires 2–3 years of registration experience and a high school diploma or GED, with adherence to HIPAA guidelines and