Mid Level Patient Access Team Lead Jobs
Mid level patient access team lead jobs go to professionals ready to own workflows end to end, guide junior staff, and make operational decisions with minimal oversight. Roles are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, with a mix of on-site and hybrid settings, and employers like Houston Methodist, Banner Health, and INTEGRIS Health hiring at this level now.
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Find your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work®. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals.
We are seeking an experienced candidate with established knowledge to join the opening team at our new Scottsdale facility, anticipated to launch in early 2027. If selected, you will train at our Downtown Phoenix and Arcadia Health Center until the facility's opening date, bringing your expertise and passion for excellence to help shape the foundation of this exciting new location.
This is a Monday - Friday 8: 00a - 5:00pm position
PAS Authorization Representative will obtain and complete insurance authorization requests. They are responsible for verifying and understanding insurance benefits, validating authorization requirements. Verifies patients' insurance and accurately inputs this information into our systems, including documenting the account thoroughly in order to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials/penalties from the payor(s) documentation required by the patient’s insurance plan(s). Contacts and works with patients, insurance companies, and providers on a regular basis. Must be able to consistently meet monthly individual accuracy and productivity goals as determined by management.
Position Summary
This position performs insurance verification and authorization functions that support Patient Access Services and ensures compliance with both department standards and billing requirements. This position requires the ability to retain large amounts of changing payor information/knowledge crucial to attaining reimbursement for the services provided. This position is expected to reduce authorization-related initial denials/write-offs.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Uses department procedures and new hire training to accurately complete authorization initiation requests with payers for all service lines and validates existing authorizations requested by providers. Completes authorization initiation for acute and ambulatory visits. Utilizes standard authorization submission tools, websites, and documents authorization updates in Host systems.
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Provides necessary information regarding authorization numbers and patient demographic information to appropriate staff, including billing. Provides information about the referral process to physician and staff. Documents and maintains records of all referral activity and authorizations in appropriate Host fields. Refers encounters for peer review to substantiate ordered procedures.
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Responds to “provider orders” for tests, procedures, and specialty visits. Obtains authorizations for single and/or reoccurring visits required by various payers, including verification of patient demographic information, codes, dates of service, and clinical data. Representatives will stay current on payor requirements and utilization of third-party authorization submission software to complete authorizations.
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Works independently from a remote location and follows structured work routines. Works in a fast-paced environment requiring independent decision making and sound judgment to prioritize work and ensure appropriateness and timeliness of each patient’s care.
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Follows escalation protocols for accounts not meeting authorization standards by working with the ordering provider, scheduling departments, PAS leaders, and administrative groups for resolution in all acute, ambulatory, Banner Imaging, and Oncology service lines.
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Performs other related duties as assigned. This may include cross-coverage in other authorization-related areas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED is required.
Requires a minimum of three years of experience in healthcare insurance and/or authorizations.
Business skills and experience in the assigned work area are required. Must be detail oriented. Must be able to maintain high productivity standards with minimal errors. Advanced abilities in the use of common office software, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software are required. Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to work independently. Excellent organizational skills, human relations, and communication skills required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in Business Management or equivalent preferred.
Certification in CRCR and/or CHAA preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Estimated Pay Range:
$20.41 - $30.61 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
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EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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Department Name:
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Revenue Cycle
Find your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work®. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals.
We are seeking an experienced candidate with established knowledge to join the opening team at our new Scottsdale facility, anticipated to launch in early 2027. If selected, you will train at our Downtown Phoenix and Arcadia Health Center until the facility's opening date, bringing your expertise and passion for excellence to help shape the foundation of this exciting new location.
This is a Monday - Friday 8: 00a - 5:00pm position
PAS Authorization Representative will obtain and complete insurance authorization requests. They are responsible for verifying and understanding insurance benefits, validating authorization requirements. Verifies patients' insurance and accurately inputs this information into our systems, including documenting the account thoroughly in order to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials/penalties from the payor(s) documentation required by the patient’s insurance plan(s). Contacts and works with patients, insurance companies, and providers on a regular basis. Must be able to consistently meet monthly individual accuracy and productivity goals as determined by management.
Position Summary
This position performs insurance verification and authorization functions that support Patient Access Services and ensures compliance with both department standards and billing requirements. This position requires the ability to retain large amounts of changing payor information/knowledge crucial to attaining reimbursement for the services provided. This position is expected to reduce authorization-related initial denials/write-offs.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Uses department procedures and new hire training to accurately complete authorization initiation requests with payers for all service lines and validates existing authorizations requested by providers. Completes authorization initiation for acute and ambulatory visits. Utilizes standard authorization submission tools, websites, and documents authorization updates in Host systems.
-
Provides necessary information regarding authorization numbers and patient demographic information to appropriate staff, including billing. Provides information about the referral process to physician and staff. Documents and maintains records of all referral activity and authorizations in appropriate Host fields. Refers encounters for peer review to substantiate ordered procedures.
-
Responds to “provider orders” for tests, procedures, and specialty visits. Obtains authorizations for single and/or reoccurring visits required by various payers, including verification of patient demographic information, codes, dates of service, and clinical data. Representatives will stay current on payor requirements and utilization of third-party authorization submission software to complete authorizations.
-
Works independently from a remote location and follows structured work routines. Works in a fast-paced environment requiring independent decision making and sound judgment to prioritize work and ensure appropriateness and timeliness of each patient’s care.
-
Follows escalation protocols for accounts not meeting authorization standards by working with the ordering provider, scheduling departments, PAS leaders, and administrative groups for resolution in all acute, ambulatory, Banner Imaging, and Oncology service lines.
-
Performs other related duties as assigned. This may include cross-coverage in other authorization-related areas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED is required.
Requires a minimum of three years of experience in healthcare insurance and/or authorizations.
Business skills and experience in the assigned work area are required. Must be detail oriented. Must be able to maintain high productivity standards with minimal errors. Advanced abilities in the use of common office software, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software are required. Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to work independently. Excellent organizational skills, human relations, and communication skills required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in Business Management or equivalent preferred.
Certification in CRCR and/or CHAA preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Estimated Pay Range:
$20.41 - $30.61 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Mid Level Patient Access Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level patient access team lead job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just tasks. Highlight examples where you coordinated patient registration workflows, resolved escalations, or trained colleagues without being asked. Employers at this level want candidates who have moved beyond following procedures and can improve them. Tailor your resume to show measurable impact, such as reduced wait times or improved accuracy, and emphasize any lead or acting supervisor experience you have held.
Which companies hire mid level patient access team leads?
Companies hiring mid level patient access team leads right now include Houston Methodist, Banner Health, and INTEGRIS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is driven primarily by health systems, hospital networks, and large medical groups that need experienced coordinators who can keep front-end revenue cycle operations running smoothly.
Are there remote mid level patient access team lead jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field involve some on-site component given the patient-facing nature of the work. About 11% of mid level patient access team lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common at organizations managing centralized scheduling, insurance verification, or pre-authorization teams rather than in-person registration desks.
How do I move up to a mid level patient access team lead role?
Moving into a mid level patient access team lead role takes deliberate progression beyond daily patient registration tasks. Build depth in areas like insurance verification, prior authorization, and denial prevention. Take on cross-training opportunities and volunteer to cover lead responsibilities during staff shortages. Demonstrating that you can resolve registration errors, mentor newer staff, and contribute to process improvements is what distinguishes a mid level candidate from someone still in a support role.
Which industries hire the most mid level patient access team leads?
Mid Level patient access team lead 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 hiring because high patient volume and complex insurance environments require experienced team leads who can keep registration accuracy high and front-end denials low.