This is a Full Time, Day Shift, Patient Access Lead, position supporting Houghton Hospital!

Assists management in providing leadership and back up coverage for all functions on all shifts. Assists in monitoring front end functions to enable the department to achieve its productivity, quality assurance and financial goals. Ensures effective and efficient processing of patient flow and front end operations.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education: Required: High School diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience

Experience: Required: Two (2) years registration experience -OR- one (1) year NH experience as Patient Access Rep
Preferred: Hospital billing and insurance verification experience

Skills: Knowledge of applicable HCFA and other regulatory requirements, including third party payer procedures and practices required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, good human relations and analytical skills required, ability to use computerized Admitting/Billing system. Communicates effectively orally and in writing.

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 44-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, 24/7 emergency care at our emergency department and Northwest Emergency Center at Vail, ICU (medical/surgical and telemetry), full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community. Northwest Medical Center Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.