Patient Access Specialist

We are seeking a Patient Access Specialist to help create a welcoming, efficient, and compassionate experience for patients throughout the registration and admission process. This role is a great fit for someone with healthcare registration, patient access, medical front desk, or similar experience who is comfortable working directly with patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What Youll Do

• Greet patients and provide professional, compassionate support throughout registration and admission.
• Complete patient registrations accurately, including bedside registration when needed.
• Verify demographic, insurance, medical, and financial information to maintain accurate patient records.
• Collect and document co-pays and obtain required patient signatures and forms.
• Provide patient armbands and verify information for accuracy.
• Complete order entry, account notes, work queues, document scanning, and other system updates.
• Assist patients with required forms, including Advance Directives, ABNs, workers compensation documentation, and Patient Rights information.
• Escort or direct patients to the appropriate department or care area.
• Coordinate patient placement, bed assignments, and transfers with clinical teams when applicable.
• Enter Diagnostic Imaging and ancillary test orders using established procedures.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient medical, demographic, and financial information.
• Identify and escalate patient concerns or situations requiring immediate clinical attention.
• Support the Information Desk and other patient access functions as needed.

What Were Looking For

• Experience in patient access, patient registration, medical reception, hospital admissions, healthcare customer service, or a similar healthcare setting .
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate professionally with patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Comfortable working with electronic health records, registration systems, and patient documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter and verify patient information.
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and organized in a busy healthcare environment.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and schedule expectations.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.