Patient Access & Registration Specialist

United Hospital Center; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking an administrative professional to manage patient registration and financial obligations. You will collect demographic and insurance data, explain payments, and support pre-certifications as needed.

Responsibilities include completing consent forms, obtaining signatures, handling deposits and co-pays, and balancing daily receipts in a fast-paced hospital setting. Strong data entry and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• State and federal background checks as applicable.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain demographic, billing, and insurance information from patient/family and enter into registration and billing systems.
• Explain insurance, payment responsibilities and hospital procedures to patients.
• Assist with pre-certification and authorizations where required.
• Prepare consent forms and notices, and obtain electronic signatures for treatment and financial obligations.
• Collect deposits, co-payments, deductibles, and document payments in systems.
• Prepare patient identification armbands and balance daily receipts.
• Follow up on accounts flagged by the system and ensure accuracy in records.
• Schedule, reschedule, or cancel patient appointments per hospital workflows.
• Verify order completeness and align orders with scheduled services.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking an administrative professional to manage patient registration and financial obligations. You will collect demographic and insurance data, explain payments, and support pre-certifications as needed.

Responsibilities include completing consent forms, obtaining signatures, handling deposits and co-pays, and balancing daily receipts in a fast-paced hospital setting. Strong data entry and communication skills are essential.