Patient Access Specialist Jobs
Patient Access Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices, from entry-level to lead and supervisor, with common specializations in insurance verification, patient registration, and revenue cycle. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Patient Access has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site) to work at our Doral location.
Core Job Summary:
The Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site) oversees the registration and financial clearance activities that will facilitate reimbursement for services rendered by the department and serves as functional expert for department peers.
Core Responsibilities:
- Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.
- Contacts patients’ families or physicians’ offices to obtain missing insurance information.
- Verifies insurance and confirms insurance eligibility of patient coverage benefits, notifying patient and referring physician in the event of failed eligibility.
- Collaborates with scheduling departments to identify add-on patients.
- Obtains necessary authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals.
- Notifies patients of liabilities prior to date of service and collects funds.
- Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record.
- Recommends new approaches to management for enhancing performance and productivity. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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StaffCurrent Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Patient Access has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site) to work at our Doral location.
Core Job Summary:
The Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site) oversees the registration and financial clearance activities that will facilitate reimbursement for services rendered by the department and serves as functional expert for department peers.
Core Responsibilities:
- Obtains, confirms, and enters demographic, financial, and clinical information necessary for financial clearance of scheduled patient accounts.
- Contacts patients’ families or physicians’ offices to obtain missing insurance information.
- Verifies insurance and confirms insurance eligibility of patient coverage benefits, notifying patient and referring physician in the event of failed eligibility.
- Collaborates with scheduling departments to identify add-on patients.
- Obtains necessary authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals.
- Notifies patients of liabilities prior to date of service and collects funds.
- Maintains appropriate records, files, and accurate documentation in the system of record.
- Recommends new approaches to management for enhancing performance and productivity. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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Who's Hiring
- Sanford Health55
- Tenet Healthcare43
- CommonSpirit Health29
- University of Miami28
- Geisinger25
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services46
- Education4
- Science & Research4
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient access specialist jobs.
- High school diploma or GED, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience verifying insurance eligibility and obtaining prior authorizations
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 codes, and CPT billing codes
- Strong customer service skills with experience handling high-volume patient interactions
- CHAA or CHAM certification from NAHAM is a plus or required at senior levels
Tips for Your Patient Access Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to revenue cycle
Highlight insurance verification, prior authorization, and eligibility checks as distinct line items on your resume. Hiring managers in patient access scan for these terms specifically, so burying them under a generic 'administrative duties' bullet will cost you interviews.
List your certification prominently
If you hold a CHAA, CHAM, or CPAT credential, place it immediately after your name or in a dedicated certifications section. Many patient access postings filter by certification before a recruiter ever reads the experience section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists patient access specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting
Emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, and specialty clinic roles each test different skills at interview. Filter your search by care setting so your application materials speak directly to the workflows that employer actually uses.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently describe a patient who is uninsured, upset, or missing documentation and ask how you would handle it. Practice walking through real registration scenarios out loud, referencing HIPAA requirements and financial counseling steps by name.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Patient access roles often run across evenings, weekends, and holidays. When an offer comes in, ask specifically about differential rates for those hours rather than focusing only on base, since total compensation can shift considerably once differentials are factored in.
Patient Access Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most patient access specialists?
The companies hiring the most patient access specialists right now include Sanford Health, Tenet Healthcare, and CommonSpirit Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many patient access specialist jobs are remote?
About 29% of patient access specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly on-site given the need for in-person patient interaction at registration and check-in. Remote opportunities are most common in insurance verification, pre-authorization, and back-end revenue cycle coordination roles that do not require a physical patient touchpoint.
How do you become a patient access specialist?
Start by earning a high school diploma and gaining customer service or administrative experience, ideally in a medical office or hospital setting. Learning medical terminology and basic billing codes on your own or through a short community college course makes you competitive. Earning a CHAA credential from NAHAM signals readiness to employers and can accelerate your first hire.
Can you get a patient access specialist job with little or no experience?
Yes, many entry-level patient access roles accept candidates with strong customer service backgrounds and no direct healthcare experience. Employers prioritize communication skills, attention to detail, and comfort with computer systems. Completing a free or low-cost medical terminology course and mentioning any cash-handling or data-entry experience in your application can close the gap when your healthcare resume is thin.
What does the patient access specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. You should expect scenario questions about handling an uninsured patient, resolving a registration error, or managing a difficult interaction at check-in. Some health systems include a brief skills assessment covering insurance terminology or EHR navigation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to patient access specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to patient access specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, care setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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