Patient Access Representative

We are seeking an experienced Patient Access Representative to join a Memphis-area health system in a fully remote capacity. This role will begin as a contract assignment with the potential to become a long-term opportunity within the organization. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience working in a similar patient access, billing, collections, or revenue cycle role for a health system, hospital, or a third-party company supporting health systems, along with required UB04 billing experience. Candidates must be local to the Memphis area, as applicants outside the Memphis market will not be considered.

In this role, you will be responsible for billing, collections, reimbursement follow-up, claims research, and resolving insurance and patient account issues while ensuring accurate financial and demographic information is maintained. The ideal candidate will have experience working with hospital accounts receivable, government and commercial insurance payers, denial management, and reimbursement processes, as well as familiarity with EMR systems such as Cerner. This is a great opportunity for a healthcare revenue cycle professional looking for a remote position with a respected health system and strong potential for long-term career growth.

Job Description

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for performing billing, collections, and reimbursement services, ensuring all required financial and demographic information is secured. The role involves monitoring, follow-up, and research of patient accounts to maintain accurate records while providing courteous and professional customer service at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all required financial and demographic information is secured.

• Monitor, follow-up, and research assigned patient accounts to maintain accurate records.

• Provide courteous and professional customer service.

• Review erroneous claims and research commercial guidelines for corrections and adjustments.

• Respond to patient and insurance company complaints, analyze charges and billing errors.

• Contact clinical departments to resolve claim issues and ensure claim integrity.

• Provide updates to management regarding errors, payer issues, and registration problems.

• Maintain active knowledge of governmental regulations for claims submission.

• Implement governmental billing changes such as Medicare OPPS.

• Research governmental requirements for claims submission.

• Collect balances owed from third-party payers in accordance with laws.

• Maintain knowledge of billing and reimbursement requirements by payer.

• Stay updated on revised billing and reimbursement practices to ensure compliance.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in EMR systems, such as Cerner.

• Medical Assistant certification.

• Knowledge of phlebotomy and catheter procedures.

• Billing and insurance reimbursement expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in billing, collections, and reimbursement verification for government or commercial insurances.

• Knowledge of hospital accounts receivable accounts.

• College education, insurance company claims experience, or healthcare billing experience may substitute for hospital experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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