Patient Access & Registration Specialist

WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV is seeking a patient access clerk to support registration and billing workflows.

You will collect demographic, insurance, and payment information, enter data into hospital systems, and help patients understand their financial responsibilities. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain and enter demographic, billing, and insurance information.
• Knowledge of pre-certification and authorizations preferred.
• Excellent communication and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and enter patient demographic, billing, and insurance data into systems.
• Collect deposits and issue receipts; document payments.
• Prepare consent forms and obtain signatures.
• Schedule and adjust patient appointments per workflows.
• Verify orders and service details for completeness.

Skills

Data entry

Insurance knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Registration software

Billing systems

Job description

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV is seeking a patient access clerk to support registration and billing workflows.

You will collect demographic, insurance, and payment information, enter data into hospital systems, and help patients understand their financial responsibilities. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.