Patient Access Advocate- Full-time Overnights
About the Role
Intuitive Health, a company that pioneered the combined emergency room and urgent care model, is seeking a Patient Access / Front Office Associate for a full-time overnight position (7pm - 7am). This role is responsible for greeting patients and visitors, facilitating timely and accurate patient registration, answering phones, collecting payments, and performing general clerical duties. The position ensures a welcoming environment, excellent customer service, and accurate recordkeeping to support clinical staff and efficient patient flow.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner in person and over the phone.
- Register new patients and accurately update demographic, insurance, and billing information.
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits and collect copays, deductibles, and payments in accordance with company guidelines.
- Facilitate patient flow by notifying clinical staff of arrivals, communicating delays, and keeping patients informed.
- Answer phones using proper etiquette; route calls and take messages as needed.
- Provide general information such as directions, office hours, and policies.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform clerical tasks including copying, scanning, faxing, and filing.
- Maintain waiting areas, front desk, and reception spaces in a clean, organized, and presentable condition.
- Assist with supply management, including ordering and stocking as needed.
- Support patients and families with a friendly and reassuring approach, promoting positive patient experiences.
- Attend staff meetings and required training sessions; maintain ongoing knowledge of role responsibilities.
- Adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, and administrative procedures.
- Perform other duties within scope as assigned.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn new technology and systems.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of customer service experience.
- Experience in a healthcare, hospital, emergency department, urgent care, physician practice, or medical office setting.
- Experience with patient registration, insurance verification, or electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
Schedule
Full-time overnight shift from 7pm to 7am.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Healthcare setting with routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
- Moderate noise from phones, printers, and office activity.
- Standard office equipment used regularly.
- May require working evenings, weekends, or rotating shifts depending on facility needs.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and listen.
- Use of hands for typing, filing, and handling office equipment.
- Occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to concentrate and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Incumbent will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for own transportation.