Patient Access Customer Service Representative

About the role

As a Patient Access Representative you will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they receive fast, compassionate, and accurate access to care. This is more than registration — it's a frontline healthcare customer service role where you directly impact patient experience, hospital operations, and revenue cycle success. R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assist patients and families with the check-in process working across multiple computer systems to register patients efficiently
• Answer phones and gather accurate patient information quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Support timely access to care by minimizing delays in registration and answer questions with confidence, clarity, and compassion
• Build trust with patients during moments when they may be ill, anxious, confused, or overwhelmed
• Navigate diverse insurance plans and coverage details, enter demographics and medical data, collect co-pays and provide cost estimates when applicable
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and care teams to ensure smooth patient flow

Requirements

• Exceptional customer service experience, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong composure and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly with high attention to detail
• Comfortable with shifting priorities based on patient needs
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and meet vaccination requirements

Qualifications

• Experience with patient access, medical registration, insurance verification, or front desk is a plus (but not required)
• No healthcare background? No problem. We'll train you every step of the way—and this role is a fantastic launchpad for a growing healthcare career

Benefits

• Experience in healthcare administration & patient access
• Exposure to revenue cycle, insurance processes, and hospital operations
• Opportunity for growth within R1
• A team environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient experience
• Meaningful work supporting patients during urgent and emotional moments
• Make a Real Difference: Patients lean on you for support and reassurance. You'll be more than a data collector - you'll be a calm, helpful presence during stressful times
• Learn Healthcare from the Ground Up: From insurance basics to hospital workflows, you'll gain valuable knowledge and skills that open the door to long-term career growth
• Fast-Paced, Never Boring: You'll move between systems, phone calls, and in-person interactions - balancing accuracy with compassion, working alongside clinicians and emergency staff
• Supportive Team Environment: We're invested in your professional journey. You'll be surrounded by teammates who have your back and leaders who want to see you succeed

Pay

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $17.60 - $25.25 per hour. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital: Variety of Shifts available, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, days vary, rotating weekends, and holidays.