Mid Level Patient Access Specialist Jobs
Mid level patient access specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own patient intake workflows, mentor front-desk staff, and resolve complex eligibility issues with minimal supervision. Openings are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, with mostly on-site and hybrid settings, and employers like INTEGRIS Health, Houston Methodist, and Baptist Health South Florida hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary: The Senior Patient Access Representative is responsible for completing tasks associated with specific assignments with little or no direction. Specific job responsibilities will be in registration, financial clearance, insurance verification, cashier, etc. as assigned by Revenue Cycle Management. The Senior Patient Access Representative is expected to perform assignment tasks within the quality and productivity standards assigned to position responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides training and guidance to Patient Access Rep as required.
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May be assigned special projects related to Patient Access workflow, procedures, etc.
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Accurately and efficiently performs registration and financial functions via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to include: thorough interviewing techniques, registers patients in appropriate status, following registration guidelines while ensuring the accurate and timely documentation of demographic and financial data; obtains the appropriate forms and scans into the medical record as per department protocol.
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Greet customers promptly with a warm and friendly reception.
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Collects, documents, scans all required demographic and financial information.
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Direct patients to appropriate setting, explaining, and apologizing for any delays.
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Always maintains professionalism and diplomacy, following specific standards as defined in the department professionalism policy.
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Estimates and collects copays, deductibles, and other patient financial obligations.
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Manage all responsibilities within Compliance guidelines as outlined in the Hospital and Department Compliance Plans and in accordance with Meaningful Use requirements.
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May facilitate use of electronic registration tools where available (Wacom’s, iPads, etc.).
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Performs duties otherwise assigned by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 5 years of Patient Access, Customer Service or Medical Billing work experience OR Associates Degree in related field and 3 years of Patient Access or Medical Billing work experience.
Preferred:
- Certification in medical billing, coding, or equivalent job specific certification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26011518
- Daily Work Times: Varies
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
About us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-time, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
Position Summary: The Senior Patient Access Representative is responsible for completing tasks associated with specific assignments with little or no direction. Specific job responsibilities will be in registration, financial clearance, insurance verification, cashier, etc. as assigned by Revenue Cycle Management. The Senior Patient Access Representative is expected to perform assignment tasks within the quality and productivity standards assigned to position responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Provides training and guidance to Patient Access Rep as required.
-
May be assigned special projects related to Patient Access workflow, procedures, etc.
-
Accurately and efficiently performs registration and financial functions via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to include: thorough interviewing techniques, registers patients in appropriate status, following registration guidelines while ensuring the accurate and timely documentation of demographic and financial data; obtains the appropriate forms and scans into the medical record as per department protocol.
-
Greet customers promptly with a warm and friendly reception.
-
Collects, documents, scans all required demographic and financial information.
-
Direct patients to appropriate setting, explaining, and apologizing for any delays.
-
Always maintains professionalism and diplomacy, following specific standards as defined in the department professionalism policy.
-
Estimates and collects copays, deductibles, and other patient financial obligations.
-
Manage all responsibilities within Compliance guidelines as outlined in the Hospital and Department Compliance Plans and in accordance with Meaningful Use requirements.
-
May facilitate use of electronic registration tools where available (Wacom’s, iPads, etc.).
-
Performs duties otherwise assigned by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 5 years of Patient Access, Customer Service or Medical Billing work experience OR Associates Degree in related field and 3 years of Patient Access or Medical Billing work experience.
Preferred:
- Certification in medical billing, coding, or equivalent job specific certification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26011518
- Daily Work Times: Varies
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
About us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-time, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
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Mid Level Patient Access Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level patient access specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight situations where you resolved escalated insurance issues, trained colleagues, or improved registration accuracy without being directed to do so. Tailor your resume to show familiarity with payer verification, authorizations, and patient financial counseling. Employers at this level want candidates who can operate independently and handle exceptions confidently from day one.
Which companies hire mid level patient access specialists?
Companies hiring mid level patient access specialists right now include INTEGRIS Health, Houston Methodist, and Baptist Health South Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from health systems, hospital networks, and large physician groups that need experienced staff to anchor their patient access teams.
Are there remote mid level patient access specialist jobs?
Yes, though most roles remain on-site given the patient-facing nature of the work. About 9% of mid level patient access specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote positions typically focused on insurance verification, pre-authorization, or financial counseling rather than front-desk registration duties.
How do I move up to a mid level patient access specialist role?
Moving into a mid level patient access specialist role means deepening your command of payer contracts, authorization workflows, and denial management over your first few years. Build a track of measurable impact: reduced registration errors, faster authorization turnaround, or training you led. Employers expect you to have handled complex eligibility scenarios independently and to understand revenue cycle implications, not just the front-end intake process.
Which industries hire the most mid level patient access specialists?
Mid Level patient access specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most demand because high patient volume, complex payer mixes, and strict regulatory requirements make experienced access staff essential to keeping revenue cycle operations running efficiently.