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ED Patient Access Tech

TEKsystems
$20.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
Mar 24, 2026
Job Title: Patient Access Technician About the role: Under the direction of departmental leadership, the Patient Access Technician provides administrative, clerical, and registration support to the patient care team. This role includes greeting and assisting patients, completing accurate registration, coordinating insurance and payment information, and serving as a key liaison between patients, families, and clinical teams. Shifts: Emergency Department (ED) * 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM + Every Other Weekend * 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM + Every Other Weekend * 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM + Every Other Weekend Key Responsibilites: * Register patients arriving for inpatient surgeries, hospital admissions, and throughout all Emergency Department areas. * Enter accurate demographic and insurance information. * Verify active insurance policies and complete authorization data entry. * Collect copayments and obtain required patient signatures (including Treatment Patient Obligation forms). * Conduct initial ED checkins by collecting basic demographics and routing patients to triage. * Perform bedside registration for fastturnaround and highacuity patients, including full demographic completion. * Support billing inquiry functions and maintain accurate documentation in computerized systems. * Assist with mental health patient registration. * Provide compassionate service and remain composed during trauma, critical medical events, mental health crises, deaths, and infectious disease cases (e.g., COVID, monkeypox). * Assist in lab registration as part of crosstraining. * Support a highvolume patient flow environment on the hospital's first floor and in the ED. Skills Patient Registration, Medical Terminology, computer skills, Patient Access, Insurance Verification, medical reception, EPIC Top Skills Details Patient Registration,Medical Terminology,computer skills Additional Skills & Qualifications Have to be able to work in high volume and high pressure environment Strong customer service/patient experience - they are dealing with kids so this is huge for CHKD. This is the most important qualification Currently willing to train if no registration experience Just looking for strong customer service and ability to work in a fast paced environment EPIC experience would be helpful Insurance Verification is helpful Billing/Coding understanding is helpful Strong computer skills - they work in EPIC, Eclipses, PowerChart and FirstNet Need to be comfortable dealing with the traumas that come in as well as all illnesses Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.