Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Wheeling Hospital; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking an Administrative Clerk to support patient registration and financial obligations.

The role involves collecting demographic and insurance details, explaining payment options, and ensuring accurate data entry in registration and billing systems. The position requires careful attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and strong communication skills to assist patients and coordinate with medical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• State criminal background check and Federal checks as required for regulated areas.
• Experience with medical billing and patient data entry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collects demographic, billing, and insurance information from patients and enters it into registration and billing systems.
• Obtains pre-certification and authorizations as needed for managed care.
• Prepares consent forms and notices related to privacy and treatment, and obtains signatures.
• Receives deposits, co-pays, and deductions; records payments in the systems and provides receipts.
• Prepares patient armbands and balances daily receipts as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Registration software

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking an Administrative Clerk to support patient registration and financial obligations.

The role involves collecting demographic and insurance details, explaining payment options, and ensuring accurate data entry in registration and billing systems. The position requires careful attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and strong communication skills to assist patients and coordinate with medical staff.