Patient Administration Specialist

Patient Administration Specialist (On-site)

Location: Georgetown, Washington, DC

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Placement Type: Contract-to-Hire

A high-volume medical facility in the DC area is seeking a sharp, organized, and customer-service-oriented Patient Administration Specialist to support a busy clinical environment. This role is well-suited for experienced patient access professionals as well as recent graduates with a major or minor in Healthcare Administration who are eager to grow within a large healthcare system. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth patient flow, accurate scheduling, strong communication with providers, and high-quality administrative support for both patients and physicians.

• Provide administrative support for a fast-paced clinic.
• Manage physician calendars, with primary focus on patient scheduling.
• Deliver professional and empathetic interactions with patients both in person and over the phone.
• Answer high-volume phone lines, including a rotating line shared across multiple providers.
• Perform patient scheduling, follow‑up appointment coordination, and general front desk duties.
• Assist with registration, check‑in, co‑pay collection, and insurance‑related tasks.
• Support surgical coordination tasks, including:
• Procedure authorizations
• Coordination with providers
• Sending documentation
• Assisting with surgical scheduling when needed
• Provide general administrative and front‑desk support for clinic operations.

• Experience with Epic or similar EMR/EHR systems.
• Appointment scheduling.
• Patient registration.
• Co‑pay collection.
• Strong customer service in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

• Surgical scheduling experience.
• Insurance authorizations.
• EPIC inpatient exposure.
• Data entry.
• General healthcare administration knowledge.

• Sharp, proactive, and quick to learn.
• Comfortable in high-volume, fast-paced clinical settings.
• Professional communication with both patients and physicians.
• High accuracy, especially related to insurance or scheduling workflows.
• Flexible and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Motivated to grow within a large healthcare organization.
• Open to entry-level applicants with Healthcare Administration academic background.

• On-site at a major DC medical campus.
• Shuttle options available from metro; nearby parking options.
• Strong opportunities for long‑term growth across multiple departments.
• Temp-to-hire structure with conversion based on performance and adaptability.

• Background check.
• 9‑panel drug screen.
• PPD test.
• Flu shot (seasonal).
• MMR and Varicella documentation (non-patient facing).

• Interview availability begins February 13, 2026.
• Target start date:
  March 2, 2026.

• Contract to Hire position based out of Washington D.C., DC.

Pay range: $23.00 - $30.00/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.

This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision.
• 401(k)/Roth.
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

This is a fully onsite position in Washington D.C., DC.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

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.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.