Patient Access & Registration Specialist

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers is seeking a focused Administrative Clerk to support patient registration and financial obligations. You will collect demographics, insurance information, and verify coverage, entering data into registration and billing systems for service and claim processing.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle cash deposits, and compliance with privacy practices.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable) as required for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Obtains demographic/billing/insurance information from patient/family/legal guardian and enters into the registration/billing systems for service and claim processing and scans insurance cards and photo ID.
• May complete managed care responsibilities in regard to obtaining pre-certification and authorizations.
• Prepares WVU Medicine standard consent form, notice of privacy practice and/or other necessary paperwork related to registration and presents to patient/family/legal guardian for signatures.
• Obtains electronic signature for consent to treat and patient financial obligations.
• Collects deposits/co-payments/deductibles/patient liability payments when applicable, provides patient receipt and documents payment in the registration/billing systems.
• Prepares armband for patient identification.
• Balances daily receipts and cash drawer for patient payments as needed.
• Follows up on accounts as indicated by system flags.
• May initiate various screenings and obtains all pertinent information for coverage and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs medical necessity checks and completes Advanced Beneficiary Notice as needed.
• Schedules, reschedules, or cancels patients in accordance with hospital workflows.
• Checks for order completeness and validate order against scheduled service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers is seeking a focused Administrative Clerk to support patient registration and financial obligations. You will collect demographics, insurance information, and verify coverage, entering data into registration and billing systems for service and claim processing.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle cash deposits, and compliance with privacy practices.