Patient Access Specialist

What We Offer

Patient Access Specialist (Fulltime)

Location: Novant Health Rehab Center - Steele Creek
Shift: Monday - Thursday | Shifts between 7:15am - 6:30pm |Half-day Fridays

As a Patient Access Specialist for a Novant Health rehabilitation center, you'll be an essential part of welcoming patients and families, ensuring a smooth and compassionate registration experience.

Impactful Work: Be the first friendly face patients see and help them start their care journey confidently

Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values quality, cooperation, and continuous learning

Competitive Environment: Work in a high-energy setting that rewards attention to detail and excellent service

What You'll Do

• Support the clinic providing patient registration, pre-registration, and verification services
• Collect and process patient demographic and financial information accurately
• Identify payment sources, collect payments, and effectively communicate with insurers and staff
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state compliance regulations and Joint Commission standards
• Assist patients physically when needed, including bedside registration based on facility and shift needs
• Thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment, delivering calm, professional service at all time

What We're Looking For

• Education : High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience : Minimum one year experience in patient access, registration, billing, cash collection, insurance and/or pre-certification in a medical environment, preferred. One year Customer Service experience in any field, preferred. One year of clerical experience in medical office setting. Other related experience may be considered in lieu of medical office experience, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): Demonstrated knowledge of insurance plans and coordination of benefits, registration processes, collection and cash receipting in compliance with regulatory standards, emergency codes and appropriate responses, and applicable federal and state healthcare regulations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, possesses experience and competency in customer relation skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in a stressful environment with changing priorities. Must be able to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and individually. Good oral and written communication skills. Good problem solving skills. Basic medical terminology, knowledge can be obtained through formal classes or work experience. Basic computer skills and experience in patient registration systems. Maintains current knowledge of Federal and State regulatory compliance guidelines and JCAHO requirements. Participates in and facilitates communication between their supervisors other Revenue Cycle Departmental staff and management in order to strengthen and improve processes within the revenue cycle. Adheres to departmental objectives through cooperation and quality performance. Detailed knowledge of government payors. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Cross trained in multiple areas including ability to work in all registration points.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Reading procedural orders, basic scheduling functions, understanding of insurance benefits, insurance plans and coordination of benefits.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.


Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.


Job Opening ID

185811