Patient Access & Insurance Verification Specialist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Harbor Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Patient Access Clerk to support patient intake, registration and billing activities on an evening schedule in Baltimore. You will greet patients, collect demographics, verify insurance, and input data for registration and billing while coordinating with care teams. Training is provided on-site with a preceptor.

This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and compliance. The position requires 1–2 years of healthcare and customer service experience, strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and insurance required.
• ICD-10 coding preferred.
• 1-2 years healthcare experience required.
• 1-2 years customer service, cash handling and payment processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families; collect demographics and insurance information.
• Verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations; document registrations.
• Input data for registration and billing; assist with scheduling and clerical tasks.
• Explain financial requirements, collect deposits and guide patients to financial assistance when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to HIPAA and safety standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ICD-10 coding

Tools

Teletracking

Cerner

Amnion

IDX

Job description

Harbor Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Patient Access Clerk to support patient intake, registration and billing activities on an evening schedule in Baltimore. You will greet patients, collect demographics, verify insurance, and input data for registration and billing while coordinating with care teams. Training is provided on-site with a preceptor.

This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and compliance. The position requires 1–2 years of healthcare and customer service experience, strong