Patient Access Coordinator Jobs
Patient Access Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices, with specializations in patient registration, insurance verification, and revenue cycle, from entry-level to senior and lead roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Patient Financial Specialist I; Ensures the collection of accurate and complete registration/admission information and completion of required forms for all patients. Ensures collections of patient deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance and deposits. Gathers and evaluates confidential patient financial data for purposes of determining patient qualification for financial assistance and/or patient financial responsibility. Collects payments and facilitates resolution of billing questions. Acts as an information resource to other departments and physician offices. Understands relation between diagnosis and procedure using CPT and ICD-9 coding to ensure compliance with third party regulations. Understands Medicare, Medicaid and other third party information requirements and adheres to all third party regulations. Abides by all pertinent legislation regarding use/disclosure of medical and financial information, debt collection and credit reporting. Establishes payment arrangements for patients and evaluates past account history. Abides by the department Service vision.
- Specialty: Emergency Room / Main Registration,5300 North Meadows Drive, Grove City, OH 43123
- Location: 500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
- Hours: Thursday 6:30pm - 7:00am, every other weekend Saturday, Sunday and Friday 7:30pm - 6:00 am
- Register patients
- Verify insurance
- Patient communication
- Soft collection when registering patients
- Using EPIC
- Demonstrates understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and other third party information requirements and adheres to all third party regulations.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of third-party payor benefits and requirements, and regulations impacting registration procedures.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of CPT and ICD 9 coding and payor reimbursement methodologies.
- Education: Prefer an Associate’s Degree in HealthCare Administration, Business Administration or related field. High School Diploma or GED is required. Demonstrated experience may be used in lieu of degree.
- Experience: Prefer minimum of three years experience in a physician's office, clinic, hospital business office, financial service setting, or related area dealing with the public in collection of data and fundsPosition Highlights and Benefits:
- Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
- Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
Must be available full time during the first 2 weeks for training: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Part time
Shift:
Description:
Position Purpose:
- Patient Financial Specialist I; Ensures the collection of accurate and complete registration/admission information and completion of required forms for all patients. Ensures collections of patient deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance and deposits. Gathers and evaluates confidential patient financial data for purposes of determining patient qualification for financial assistance and/or patient financial responsibility. Collects payments and facilitates resolution of billing questions. Acts as an information resource to other departments and physician offices. Understands relation between diagnosis and procedure using CPT and ICD-9 coding to ensure compliance with third party regulations. Understands Medicare, Medicaid and other third party information requirements and adheres to all third party regulations. Abides by all pertinent legislation regarding use/disclosure of medical and financial information, debt collection and credit reporting. Establishes payment arrangements for patients and evaluates past account history. Abides by the department Service vision.
- Specialty: Emergency Room / Main Registration,5300 North Meadows Drive, Grove City, OH 43123
- Location: 500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
- Hours: Thursday 6:30pm - 7:00am, every other weekend Saturday, Sunday and Friday 7:30pm - 6:00 am
- Register patients
- Verify insurance
- Patient communication
- Soft collection when registering patients
- Using EPIC
- Demonstrates understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and other third party information requirements and adheres to all third party regulations.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of third-party payor benefits and requirements, and regulations impacting registration procedures.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of CPT and ICD 9 coding and payor reimbursement methodologies.
- Education: Prefer an Associate’s Degree in HealthCare Administration, Business Administration or related field. High School Diploma or GED is required. Demonstrated experience may be used in lieu of degree.
- Experience: Prefer minimum of three years experience in a physician's office, clinic, hospital business office, financial service setting, or related area dealing with the public in collection of data and fundsPosition Highlights and Benefits:
- Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
- Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
Must be available full time during the first 2 weeks for training: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- University of Miami47
- Sanford Health45
- Tenet Healthcare45
- SSM Health35
- CommonSpirit Health33
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- Education12
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient access coordinator jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent with one to two years of healthcare registration or admissions experience
- Proficiency verifying insurance eligibility and obtaining pre-authorizations through payer portals
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
- Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 coding basics, and HIPAA compliance requirements
- Strong data entry accuracy and ability to collect patient financial information and copays at point of service
- Certified Healthcare Access Associate credential preferred or willingness to obtain within one year of hire
Tips for Your Patient Access Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to revenue cycle language
Highlight your experience with insurance verification, pre-authorization, and copay collection using the exact terminology from each job posting. Hiring managers in patient access scan for revenue cycle keywords, so generic administrative resumes often get filtered out before a human reads them.
List your certifications above your summary
If you hold a Certified Healthcare Access Associate credential or are working toward it, place it near the top of your resume. Many patient access postings list it as preferred, and surfacing it immediately signals you understand the compliance side of the role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists patient access coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by care setting, not just title
Patient access work varies significantly between emergency departments, surgical centers, and large inpatient hospitals. Target postings for the setting where your experience is strongest, since interviewers will ask how you handle the specific patient volume and payer mix of that environment.
Prepare concrete examples of payer disputes
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a denied authorization or an uninsured patient intake. Rehearse two or three specific scenarios where you resolved a payer or eligibility issue, naming the steps you took and the outcome, rather than describing your process in the abstract.
Negotiate start date before discussing anything else
If you're transitioning from another healthcare role, your current notice period matters more in patient access than in many fields because departments run lean. Confirm your availability upfront during the offer stage so it doesn't stall a verbal offer at the last step.
Patient Access Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most patient access coordinators?
The most active employers for patient access coordinators right now are University of Miami, Sanford Health, and Tenet Healthcare, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks tend to hire in volume because patient access roles turn over more frequently than clinical positions.
How many patient access coordinator jobs are remote?
About 23% of patient access coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the majority of roles still require on-site presence for in-person patient intake. Remote and hybrid opportunities are most concentrated in insurance verification, prior authorization coordination, and telehealth scheduling, where patient-facing check-in is not required.
How do you become a patient access coordinator?
Start by completing a high school diploma or GED, then gain experience in a customer-facing or administrative healthcare setting such as a medical front desk or billing department. Learn to use an electronic health record system and familiarize yourself with insurance verification processes. Pursuing a Certified Healthcare Access Associate credential strengthens your candidacy for competitive positions at larger health systems.
Can you get hired as a patient access coordinator with little experience?
Yes, many entry-level patient access coordinator roles accept candidates with strong customer service backgrounds and a willingness to learn healthcare systems on the job. Employers in high-volume emergency departments and urgent care settings often hire and train from scratch. Highlighting phone communication skills, comfort with data entry, and any exposure to medical terminology gives you a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants.
What does the patient access coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. Expect scenario-based questions about handling uninsured patients, resolving insurance discrepancies, and managing a busy registration queue. Some health systems include a brief skills assessment covering medical terminology or data entry accuracy. Final-round interviews often involve a department manager or revenue cycle supervisor reviewing your payer knowledge in depth.
Where can I find and apply to patient access coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to patient access coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and care setting, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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