Patient Access Customer Service Representative Wednesday 12am-6am, Thursday-Saturday 6pm-6am — Austin, TX
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Location: Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
Shift: Full Time, Wednesday 12am-6am, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6pm-6am
Are you passionate about helping people during critical moments while building a career in healthcare customer service? We are the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. At R1, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that blends advanced technology with real-world service to create exceptional patient experiences.
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.
What You’ll Do
- 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 answering 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
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.
What We’re Looking For
- 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
- Experience with patient access, medical registration, insurance verification, or front desk is a plus (but not required)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and meet vaccination requirements
What You’ll Gain:
- 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
Why You’ll Love This Job:
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.
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.
To learn more, visit: R1RCM.com
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