Patient Access Specialist - Switchboard -Scheduling

St. Peter's Health; Montana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health is seeking a Patient Access Specialist in United States, Montana. This position serves as the first point of contact for patients, providing patient-centered access to services, including registration, scheduling, and insurance verification.

The ideal candidate will have a background in customer service, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hospital admissions or provider’s office experience preferred.
• Experience in customer service or scheduling departments in a healthcare setting highly preferred.
• Impeccable personal honesty, integrity and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patients.
• Provide patient registration, scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Coordinate appointments and ensure accurate clinic flow.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Access Specialist (PAS) serves as the first point of contact for patients and plays a vital role in providing seamless, patient-centered access to services throughout St. Peter's Health Medical Group and the Regional Medical Center. This position is responsible for patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, authorizations, and collecting accurate demographic and financial information to support timely reimbursement and an exceptional patient experience. The PAS works closely with patients, providers, care teams, and external offices to coordinate appointments, maintain clinic flow, and ensure schedules remain accurate and efficient. Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills are essential, as the PAS provides appointment instructions, answers patient questions within scope, and serves as a liaison to promote effective communication and timely access to care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hospital admissions or provider’s office experience preferred.
• Experience in customer service or scheduling departments in a healthcare setting highly preferred.
• Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and efficiently in a courteous and considerate manner to maintain contact with SPHMG/Regional Medical Center and their customers.
• Impeccable personal honesty, integrity and confidentiality are essential.
• Medical terminology preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned work effectively while experiencing multiple interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and multiple tasks within assigned timeframe.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction, perform detailed assignments, and compile information with accuracy.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET equivalent preferred.

License/Certification

None.