Patient Access Specialist (Full-time)
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.05 an hour. Open patient access representative jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $22.33 an hour, the middle half $21.19–$24.75, across 42 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Patient access representatives employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $22.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.
Join our team as a Patient Access Specialist! Support patients throughout the registration and financial clearance process by verifying demographic and insurance information, creating cost estimates for upcoming services, and communicating patient financial responsibility. This role works closely with clinical teams and insurance carriers to ensure accurate information and a smooth patient experience. Ideal for someone with strong customer service skills and attention to detail. If you’re passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact!
What's Available
- 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week, 8-hour shifts
- Monday – Friday between the hours of 6:30am – 5:00pm (no weekends or major holidays)
- Location: Onalaska, WI for on-site training
- Remote eligible after completion of training
- Department: Estimates
Why You'll Love it Here
- Starting pay of $19.05/hour + more for experience!
- Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
- Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career
What You Need
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Successful completion of defined core competency testing
- 1 year experience in an office setting requiring customer service responsibilities
- Time management and organization skills
- Healthcare experience and familiarity with patient eligibility, insurance, or registration scheduling is a plus!
- Strong computer skills desired
Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.
From Gundersen Health System's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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