Patient Access & Financial Clearance Specialist

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Access Associate who will handle scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance and authorization tasks. The role involves verifying insurance details, collecting patient information and communicating clearly with patients and providers.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to HIPAA, and delivering a positive patient experience while supporting financial counselors as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a medical/finanical setting preferred.
• Ability to verify insurance benefits and collect information.
• Proficient data entry and accuracy in multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and preregisters patients; validates demographic data.
• Verifies insurance information and payor requirements.
• Obtains authorization/referral information and documents properly.
• Calculates patient liability estimates and posts payments in ADT system.
• Delivers positive patient experiences and maintains professional relationships.
• Performs duties in line with organizational policies and training.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ADT system

Billing software

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Access Associate who will handle scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance and authorization tasks. The role involves verifying insurance details, collecting patient information and communicating clearly with patients and providers.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to HIPAA, and delivering a positive patient experience while supporting financial counselors as needed.