Senior Patient Access Lead - Cardio Surgery

UTHealth Houston; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical premiums

Generous paid time off

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Katy, TX is seeking a Senior Patient Access Representative for the Cardiovascular Surgery team. You will coordinate patient registration, scheduling, verify insurance, and ensure a seamless experience for cardiac and vascular surgery patients.

This role combines hands-on patient interaction with leadership responsibilities in daily operations. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and experienced in hospital patient access workflows in fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in a hospital or medical business office setting.
• Detail-oriented, customer-focused and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments and enters required information accurately.
• Obtains demographic, insurance, and financial information from patients.
• Explains forms to patients and obtains signatures.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits; ensures timely notifications.
• Collects patient liability, discusses payment options, and arranges payment plans.
• Leads a team in daily processes, answers staff questions, and supports training.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Typing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTHealth Houston in Katy, TX is seeking a Senior Patient Access Representative for the Cardiovascular Surgery team. You will coordinate patient registration, scheduling, verify insurance, and ensure a seamless experience for cardiac and vascular surgery patients.

This role combines hands-on patient interaction with leadership responsibilities in daily operations. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and experienced in hospital patient access workflows in fast-paced clinical