Patient Access & Registration Specialist

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking an administrative registration specialist to manage patient check-in, collect demographics and insurance information, enter data into registration and billing systems, and explain coverage and payment obligations.

You will assist with pre-certifications, obtain consent forms, verify benefits, handle deposits and co-pays, prepare patient identifiers, balance receipts, and support scheduling while adhering to privacy practices, hospital policies, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain demographic, billing, and insurance information from patients and enter into the registration/billing systems.
• May complete managed care responsibilities in regard to obtaining pre-certification and authorizations.
• Prepare consent forms and obtain signatures, including electronic consent to treat and patient financial obligations.
• Collect deposits/co-payments/deductibles/patient liabilities and provide receipts.
• Prepare armbands for patient identification.
• Balance daily receipts and cash drawer; follow up on flagged accounts.
• Initiate screenings and obtain information for coverage; complete appropriate paperwork.
• Perform medical necessity checks and complete Advanced Beneficiary Notice as needed.
• Schedule, reschedule, or cancel patients per hospital workflows.
• Check orders for completeness and validate against scheduled services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking an administrative registration specialist to manage patient check-in, collect demographics and insurance information, enter data into registration and billing systems, and explain coverage and payment obligations.

You will assist with pre-certifications, obtain consent forms, verify benefits, handle deposits and co-pays, prepare patient identifiers, balance receipts, and support scheduling while adhering to privacy practices, hospital policies, and