Patient Access Specialist - Registration & Payments

Veterans in Healthcare; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Onvida Health in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Patient Access Representative to handle patient registration, verify insurance, and collect payments. The role supports accurate demographics, insurance data, and financial information while guiding patients through required forms and processes.

Responsibilities include identifying patients, explaining admission forms, managing payments, and updating the EHR. Requires HS diploma and 1+ years of related experience; full-time daytime schedule at Yuma Medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of related patient access or registration experience.
• Ability to verify insurance and collect co-pays; proficient cash handling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate patient identification for walk-ins and at desks.
• Explain admission requirements and patient forms.
• Process payments via cash, check, or credit card and balance cash drawer.
• Verify insurance by phone, fax, or website.
• Enter encounters in the EHR and manage work queues.
• Schedule and transcribe patient appointments and procedures.
• Conduct interviews with patients and families and assist with financial assistance for self-pay or underinsured.

Skills

Customer service

Registration accuracy

Cash handling

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Onvida Health in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Patient Access Representative to handle patient registration, verify insurance, and collect payments. The role supports accurate demographics, insurance data, and financial information while guiding patients through required forms and processes.

Responsibilities include identifying patients, explaining admission forms, managing payments, and updating the EHR. Requires HS diploma and 1+ years of related experience; full-time daytime schedule at Yuma Medical