Patient Access Specialist - Proton Therapy Center

Healthcare / Business Support

Patient Access Services supports the coordination of care for new and returning patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The team ensures timely access to services by screening medical records, verifying insurance, and providing financial counseling. Their work is essential to delivering a seamless and supportive experience for patients entering the cancer care journey.

The primary purpose of the Patient Access Specialist is to facilitate access to MD Anderson services by screening new patients, verifying insurance, and coordinating financial counseling. This role ensures compliance with institutional policies and supports patients through the intake and registration process.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma and brings at least three years of experience in healthcare, insurance, or a related field. An associate's degree in business, healthcare, or a related discipline is preferred, along with five years of experience in a multi-specialty physician practice. Certification through the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (CHAA or CHAM) is preferred. Candidates must pass a pre-employment skills test administered by Human Resources.

Hourly breakdown of salary range : Minimum $21.87 Midpoint $27.40 Maximum $32.93

What We Offer :

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours / week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

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Other Requirements : Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.