Weekend Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Cook Children's Health Care System; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Childrens Health Care System in Prosper, Texas seeks a Patient Access Specialist for the Admitting/Registration team. This weekend shift role supports a 24/7 operation, focusing on accurate patient registration and revenue cycle readiness.

You will gather demographics and third-party information, explain documentation, and uphold HIPAA and patient rights. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and healthcare insurance knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to type, spell, write or print legibly with general knowledge of personal computers.
• Strong interpersonal communication, documentation and customer service skills required.
• 1 year of Health Care experience required in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of health care insurance and managed care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the patient registration flow by gathering patient demographic and third-party information with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain a high level of customer service to establish positive relationships with patients, families and co-workers.
• Explain and deploy legal, ethical and compliance-related documents at the time of registration.
• Maintain knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, and payer policies.

Skills

Typing

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Insurance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook Childrens Health Care System in Prosper, Texas seeks a Patient Access Specialist for the Admitting/Registration team. This weekend shift role supports a 24/7 operation, focusing on accurate patient registration and revenue cycle readiness.

You will gather demographics and third-party information, explain documentation, and uphold HIPAA and patient rights. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and healthcare insurance knowledge are essential.