Patient Access & Financial Clearance Specialist

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Access professional to complete scheduling, preregistration, and financial clearance tasks. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and estimate patient financial responsibilities, all while delivering a positive experience to patients and families.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork with AHN leadership and providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year in a medical or customer service environment.
• Experience operating a PC and using software applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduling and preregistration functions with accurate data.
• Verifies insurance information and obtains authorizations.
• Calculates patient financial responsibilities and processes payments.
• Delivers a positive patient experience and maintains professional relationships.
• Supports productivity goals and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Access professional to complete scheduling, preregistration, and financial clearance tasks. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and estimate patient financial responsibilities, all while delivering a positive experience to patients and families.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork with AHN leadership and providers.