Per Diem Patient Access Specialist - Registration & Billing

Banner Health; Lawrenceville (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules (select positions)

Fewer Shifts Cancelled

Weekly pay

403(b) Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Registry/Per Diem Patient Access Specialist to greet patients, complete registrations, verify insurance, and collect payments. This role supports multiple hospital services in a fast-paced setting and offers weekend shifts, training, and flexible scheduling where available.

Responsibilities include accurate data entry in the EHR, explaining financial responsibilities to patients, and ensuring compliance with payer rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED is required.
• Customer service or patient financial services experience preferred (1+ year).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card may be required for Banner sites; an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed at hire.
• Associate’s degree or HFMA/NAHAM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies demographics and inputs information into the EHR to maximize reimbursement.
• Supports inpatient, observation, emergency, obstetrics, surgery, imaging services.
• Verifies insurance benefits and guidelines.
• Provides a positive first impression and excellent customer service.
• Submits timely payer notifications and reduces denials.
• Collects required compliance forms and uses multiple computer systems.
• Discusses financial liability and assists with payment plans and Banner Financial Assistance.
• Provides patient and financial services tasks; may transport patients or train staff.
• Works independently in a high-volume clinical setting.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance knowledge

Financial counseling

EHR data entry

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Banner Health is seeking a Registry/Per Diem Patient Access Specialist to greet patients, complete registrations, verify insurance, and collect payments. This role supports multiple hospital services in a fast-paced setting and offers weekend shifts, training, and flexible scheduling where available.

Responsibilities include accurate data entry in the EHR, explaining financial responsibilities to patients, and ensuring compliance with payer rules.