Patient Access Specialist
TEKsystems • Portland, OR • Posted July 08, 2026
About the Role
Description
+ Provide a consistent, compassionate, and professional patient experience throughout registration and admission.
+ Assess each patient’s ability to complete registration before services or room placement, including bedside registration when needed.
+ Notify clinical staff immediately if a patient appears to need urgent attention.
+ Complete registrations accurately and on time to ensure accounts are compliant, billable, and do not require rework.
+ Verify patient information, issue armbands promptly, and confirm armband accuracy with the patient.
+ Collect and document co-pays when appropriate, following EMTALA and other regulatory guidelines.
+ Escort or direct patients to the appropriate location after registration.
+ Secure, document, store, and return patient valuables according to policy.
+ Complete order entry, work queues, account notes, and system updates accurately and timely.
+ Provide a consistent, compassionate, and professional patient experience throughout registration and admission.
+ Assess each patient’s ability to complete registration before services or room placement, including bedside registration when needed.
+ Notify clinical staff immediately if a patient appears to need urgent attention.
+ Complete registrations accurately and on time to ensure accounts are compliant, billable, and do not require rework.
+ Verify patient information, issue armbands promptly, and confirm armband accuracy with the patient.
+ Collect and document co-pays when appropriate, following EMTALA and other regulatory guidelines.
+ Escort or direct patients to the appropriate location after registration.
+ Secure, document, store, and return patient valuables according to policy.
+ Complete order entry, work queues, account notes, and system updates accurately and timely.