Patient Access Specialist — Multi-Dept Growth Path

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia, is seeking a Patient Access Specialist for a mid shift (11:30am-7:30pm) with rotating weekend and holiday schedule in the Emergency Department. You will manage registration, insurance verification, and patient access across outpatient areas, delivering accurate, compassionate service.

The role offers extensive training, exposure to multiple specialties, and a path toward leadership opportunities within UVA Health.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: None.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and completing registration and check-in processes.
• Verifying demographic information, insurance coverage, and required documentation.
• Collecting patient signatures and ensuring registration records are complete and accurate.
• Assisting patients with financial assistance resources and helping eligible individuals navigate application processes.
• Supporting scheduled appointments as well as walk-in services including laboratory visits, imaging, EKGs, and other outpatient services.
• Responding to departmental communications, workflow updates, and system changes.
• Collaborating with teammates and clinical departments to ensure patients move efficiently through the care process.
• Floating between multiple outpatient registration areas including MRI, Surgical Services, Main Radiology, Health Center, and other registration locations as operational needs evolve.

Job description

UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia, is seeking a Patient Access Specialist for a mid shift (11:30am-7:30pm) with rotating weekend and holiday schedule in the Emergency Department. You will manage registration, insurance verification, and patient access across outpatient areas, delivering accurate, compassionate service.

The role offers extensive training, exposure to multiple specialties, and a path toward leadership opportunities within UVA Health.