Associate Patient Services Specialist

Patient Access Representative Performs all registration functions for patients. This includes collecting accurate demographic information, verifying insurance benefits and eligibility, obtaining authorization/pre-certification for services provided, and collecting patient liability prior to or at the time of service. Greets and serves patients in a professional, friendly, and respectful manner to promote sacred encounters. Age-Related Competencies: Ability to work with patients of all ages and explain payer benefits. Patient may require voice elevation, repetitive information and require understanding acknowledgment. Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at NorCal HealthConnect thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: 1 year Experience in a healthcare or customer service setting with proven customer service skills. Preferred Qualifications: Coursework/Training Some college and/or certificate courses. Experience in hospital registration or healthcare setting. Experience utilizing medical terminology in job setting and a basic understanding of insurance requirements. Experience with MEDITECH/A4 system. Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Created: 2026-03-08