<p>Patient Access Representative (Contract - 3-4 Months)</p> <p>Location: Portland, OR (100% Onsite)</p> <p>Pay Rate: $20-$23/hour</p> <p>Schedule: Monday-Friday</p> <p>Employment Type: Contract (3-4 months)</p> <p>Dress Code: Professional-Business</p> <p>We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Patient Access Representative to support a fast-paced, patient-facing healthcare environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a positive experience for patients and caregivers by managing registration, check-in/out, and front office operations with accuracy, professionalism, and care.</p> <p>This is a short-term contract assignment (3-4 months) ideal for candidates who demonstrate strong reliability, punctuality, and patient service skills.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Welcome patients and caregivers with courtesy and professionalism; ensure comfort during the arrival process</p> </li><li> <p>Check patients in and out, complete registrations, and collect required medical and billing documentation</p> </li><li> <p>Verify insurance eligibility, authorizations, and obtain signatures as needed</p> </li><li> <p>Provide clear information related to procedures, billing, and payment policies; address patient questions with empathy</p> </li><li> <p>Accurately enter and maintain patient data in electronic systems; ensure clean and complete records</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare patient charts and admission/discharge documentation for scheduled procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Review daily schedules and coordinate with clinical and ancillary departments to ensure smooth patient flow</p> </li><li> <p>Reconcile daily collections and correct discrepancies prior to closeout</p> </li><li> <p>Schedule diagnostic procedures and assist with medical necessity checks</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate interpretation and translation services when needed</p> </li><li> <p>Perform general administrative and clerical support duties</p> </li><li> <p>Support overall department operations and assist with additional tasks as assigned</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Prior experience in medical reception, patient access, or front office healthcare roles</p> </li><li> <p>Strong punctuality and attendance record (critical for early-morning, patient-facing environment)</p> </li><li> <p>Compassionate, calm, and professional demeanor-especially when supporting patients preparing for surgery</p> </li><li> <p>Comfortable working in a high-volume setting (average ~40 patients/day; seasonal increases expected)</p> </li><li> <p>Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to learn new software and workflows (Epic or Cerner experience a plus)</p> </li></ul> <p>Pay Details: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour</p> <p>Search managed by: Gerald Morales</p> <p>Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</p> <p>Military connected talent encouraged to apply</p> <p>To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy</p> <p>The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:</p> <ul> <li>The California Fair Chance Act </li><li>Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance </li><li>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers </li><li>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance </li></ul> <p>Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</p>