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Patient Access Specialist

Aya Healthcare
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Aya Healthcare has an opportunity for an experienced Patient Access Specialist to support a 13-week contract with a dynamic healthcare facility in Portland, OR.

Aya Offers:

  • A robust team to support you every step of the way to ensure you start on time, have accurate payroll and an exceptional experience.
  • A credentialing specialist to streamline the entire compliance process.
  • Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.

Assignment Details

  • Start: Middle of April
  • Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4:00pm
  • Pay: $21–$24/hr
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Onboarding: 1-2 weeks

Requirements for Patient Access Specialist:

  • 1 year of recent experience working in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting
  • 2 years of patient services experience
  • Familiarity with patient registration processes
  • Experience with patient referrals / authorizations
  • Prior experience verifying insurances / benefits plans

Responsibilities of Patient Access Specialist:

  • Gathers and records required patient information
  • Confirming health insurance coverage
  • Determining patient financial responsibility
  • Verifying required authorizations for care, Physician office visits, Cancer treatment sessions, and Ancillary services
  • Assists patients in office/practice settings
  • Communicates referral requirements based on diagnosis and services
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Transferring calls
  • Triaging to clinical teams
  • Explains detailed and complex procedures to patients
  • Addresses patient questions and concerns within scope
  • Coordinates appointments with other medical/surgical clinics
  • Manages rescheduling and waitlists as needed
  • Prepares and sends new patient information packets (mail, fax, email)
  • Directs patients to appropriate providers for additional healthcare needs
  • Accurately enters patient data into the electronic medical record (EMR) system

Aya Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply!

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • This is a contract-only position with no guaranteed permanent hire. Are you still interested?
  • Which EMR systems have you used? (Epic, Cerner, All Scripts, IDX, eClinical Works, etc).
  • The pay range for this position is $21-24/hour. Are you still interested?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Insurance verification: 1 year (Required)
  • HIPAA: 1 year (Required)
  • Patient service: 1 year (Required)
  • Appointment scheduling: 1 year (Preferred)
  • EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
  • Multi-line phone systems: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Portland, OR 97239 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24

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