Patient Access Specialist

$20 - $25 hourly
Job Category: Healthcare
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 144708
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LaSalle Network is excited to partner with a leading hospital in Chicago to help staff a Patient Access Specialist position! This role plays a critical part in ensuring a seamless experience for patients as they begin their healthcare journey. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Being onsite means you'll be at the heart of patient care, collaborating directly with hospital staff and patients. You’ll have the chance to build face-to-face relationships, provide immediate assistance and contribute directly to the patient experience. Working onsite also allows for stronger team collaboration, quick problem-solving and a more hands-on approach to your daily tasks, offering you valuable exposure to the healthcare environment.

Patient Access Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Greet and register patients for various hospital services, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and complete
  • Verify insurance coverage and collect co-pays or payments as necessary
  • Schedule patient appointments and manage follow-up calls
  • Answer patient inquiries, providing clear and helpful information regarding hospital procedures, billing and insurance
  • Collaborate with hospital staff and departments to ensure smooth patient flow and communication

Patient Access Specialist Requirements:
  • Experience in a customer service or patient-facing role, preferably in healthcare
  • Familiarity with medical insurance verification and hospital systems is a plus
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high-pressure environment


If you're looking to build a career in healthcare and want to be part of a dynamic, onsite team, apply today!

Thank you,

Ana Rojas-Donovan
Unit Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here