Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking an administrative professional to support our Physician Practice. The role involves greeting patients, collecting demographics and insurance details, scheduling appointments and procedures, and coordinating referrals and authorizations.

You will input data into billing systems, ensure accurate coding, and help maximize reimbursement while maintaining a positive, compliant reception area. Travel between system locations is possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
• Independent and critical thinking with sound judgment.
• Legal aspects and liability knowledge for nursing practice.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Physician Practice.
• Handle patient scheduling, demographics, and insurance information.
• Manage referrals, authorizations, and patient flow.
• Enter information into billing systems and code visits per policy.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Support revenue objectives and collect payments when possible.
• Pre-register patients and act as patient advocate.

Skills

High school diploma

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Legal liability knowledge

Communication of complex topics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking an administrative professional to support our Physician Practice. The role involves greeting patients, collecting demographics and insurance details, scheduling appointments and procedures, and coordinating referrals and authorizations.

You will input data into billing systems, ensure accurate coding, and help maximize reimbursement while maintaining a positive, compliant reception area. Travel between system locations is possible.