Patient Access Coordinator I: Frontline Healthcare Access

Allegheny Clinic; Braddock (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Access professional to manage scheduling, preregistration, and financial clearance. The role involves verifying insurance, calculating estimates, and communicating clearly with patients about financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate data, submitting claims, and maintaining positive interactions with patients, physicians, and payors. A high school diploma and PC proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One previous year of related experience, preferably within a medical setting, financial services setting, and/or a demanding customer service environment.
• Experience operating a PC and using software applications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts scheduling and preregistration functions, validates patient demographic data and insurance information.
• Verifies payor authorization/referral requirements; communicates with physician offices and payors.
• Identifies patient financial responsibilities, calculates estimates, collects liabilities and posts payments.
• Delivers a positive patient experience and maintains good relationships with patients and external contacts.
• Supports adherence to organizational policies and completes mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

PC proficiency

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Access professional to manage scheduling, preregistration, and financial clearance. The role involves verifying insurance, calculating estimates, and communicating clearly with patients about financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate data, submitting claims, and maintaining positive interactions with patients, physicians, and payors. A high school diploma and PC proficiency are required.