Patient Access Coordinator I: Scheduling & Verification

Highmark Health / AHN; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Access Associate to perform scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance and related tasks. You will verify benefits, collect liabilities and prepare patients for billing while delivering a helpful, patient-centered experience.

You will interact with patients, physicians and payors, ensure data accuracy and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies, contributing to smooth admissions and timely revenue cycle operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills essential.
• Proficiency with PC and standard software applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduling and preregistration, verifies demographics and benefits.
• Verifies insurance information and manages authorization/referral needs.
• Identifies patient financial responsibilities and assists with estimates and payments.
• Delivers positive patient experience and maintains professional relationships.
• Supports productivity goals and adheres to policies and training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Access Associate to perform scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance and related tasks. You will verify benefits, collect liabilities and prepare patients for billing while delivering a helpful, patient-centered experience.

You will interact with patients, physicians and payors, ensure data accuracy and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies, contributing to smooth admissions and timely revenue cycle operations.