Patient Access Associates 2 - Bilingual

Inova Transitional Care is looking for a dedicated Patient Access Associate 2- Bilingual to join the team. This is a full-time, on-site position, day shift Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 5 pm. This position is primarily based out of Fairfax, with a required rotational presence at all Transitional Care locations-including Leesburg and Alexandria-to support coverage needs. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting recently hospitalized patients as they transition across care settings during their recovery journey. You'll oversee critical administrative processes including referrals, documentation, insurance authorizations, financial counseling, and transportation coordination. If you're committed to helping individuals access high-quality care and serving as a reliable resource during vulnerable moments, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Patient Access Associates 2 Job Responsibilities:

• Expresses sincere concern and empathy when dealing with customer complaints.
• Accesses appropriate systems/services to confirm insurance coverage or other means of payment.
• Communicates scheduling changes to patients, staff, physicians and patient representatives in a timely and professional manner.
• Identifies and communicates payroll authorization and referral requirements to patients.
• Explains insurance benefits and patient liability by using appropriate communication methods/styles.
• Reports safety hazards/violations and takes appropriate action to protect the environment and guests until help arrives - if necessary.
• Delivers an acceptable volume of work with high levels of accuracy while improving inefficiencies and minimizing repetitive errors by revising current workflow procedures.
• Recognizes when a problem needs to be elevated for resolution and involves others in the problem-solving process when additional input is needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 1 year of healthcare patient access experience, or 1-year experience in healthcare revenue cycle, or bachelor's degree

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and navigate cross-departmental workflows
• Strong verbal and written communication skills