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Patient Access Facilitator

United States, Danbury · Job Posted May 13, 2026
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We are looking for a Patient Access Facilitator to support front-end patient access operations for a healthcare organization in Danbury, Connecticut. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses on creating a smooth registration and scheduling experience by assisting patients during high-volume periods, verifying key information, and coordinating appointment needs with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, provides attentive service to diverse patient populations, and maintains strong attention to detail when handling insurance, documentation, and compliance-related tasks.

Job Responsibility

  • Welcome patients at check-in and check-out, confirm identity using established safety procedures, and ensure each visit is processed accurately
  • Enter and update demographic, insurance, and financial details across required systems to support timely patient access and billing workflows
  • Arrange new, follow-up, and same-day appointments based on provider availability, department guidelines, and patient needs
  • Assist walk-in and add-on patients efficiently while keeping registration records current and complete
  • Obtain signatures, authorizations, and other required documentation, and record account activity with a high degree of accuracy
  • Support patients who need additional assistance, including individuals with language, hearing, or accessibility needs, by coordinating appropriate accommodations
  • Review daily wait lists or recall lists and help fill open appointment times to improve schedule utilization
  • Verify coverage information through eligibility tools and payer resources, and document insurance details needed for reimbursement and managed care compliance
  • Follow departmental procedures, privacy standards, and healthcare regulations while maintaining service quality in a busy environment

Requirements

  • Prior experience in patient registration, patient access, medical scheduling, or a similar healthcare administrative role
  • Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally in a fast-paced clinical setting
  • Working knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility review, and collection of demographic and financial information
  • Ability to manage multiple applications and complete detailed data entry with accuracy and efficiency
  • Familiarity with scheduling procedures, appointment coordination, and maintaining organized documentation
  • Understanding of confidentiality expectations, patient identification practices, and healthcare policy or regulatory requirements
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot routine registration or scheduling issues independently

Nice to have

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are helpful but not required

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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