# Patient Access Representative jobs and career guide

Category: Front Office & Administration
Page: https://medroles.com/roles/patient-access-representative/
Also called: Patient Registration Specialist, Admitting Representative, Registration Clerk, Patient Services Representative

Patient access representatives register patients, verify their insurance and collect the information needed before a visit or procedure, usually in hospitals and larger clinics.

## Typical US pay
$34k–$48k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Register patients and enter demographic and insurance information
- Verify eligibility and benefits and explain patient costs
- Collect signatures, consents and payments
- Coordinate with clinical teams and billing

## Key skills
- Registration
- Insurance verification
- Data entry accuracy
- HIPAA
- Patient communication

## Training
A high school diploma or GED plus customer service or medical office experience. Employers train you on their registration system.

## Licensing & certifications
No state license is required. The Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) credential is optional and valued by hospitals.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.