Patient Access & Registration Coordinator

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking an Administrative/Registration Clerk to manage patient registration and financial obligations. The role includes collecting demographic, billing and insurance information, handling pre-certifications, and presenting consent forms to patients for signatures.

Responsibilities also include processing payments, preparing patient armbands, balancing receipts, and scheduling appointments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable) where required for regulated areas.
• Experience with patient registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain demographic, billing, and insurance information from patient/family/guardian and enter into registration and billing systems for service and claim processing; provide information about insurance and hospital procedures to the patient.
• May complete managed care responsibilities for pre-certification and authorizations.
• Prepare standard consent forms and notices of privacy practices and obtain signatures; obtain electronic consent to treat and patient financial obligations.
• Collect deposits, co-payments, deductibles, and patient liability payments; provide receipts and document transactions in systems.
• Prepare patient armband for identification.
• Balance daily receipts and cash drawer; follow up on accounts per system flags.
• Schedule, reschedule, or cancel patients according to hospital workflows.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Registration software

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking an Administrative/Registration Clerk to manage patient registration and financial obligations. The role includes collecting demographic, billing and insurance information, handling pre-certifications, and presenting consent forms to patients for signatures.

Responsibilities also include processing payments, preparing patient armbands, balancing receipts, and scheduling appointments.