Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Butler Health System, Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Butler Health System, Inc. in Greensburg, PA seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Physician Practice. You will handle patient check-in, verify demographics and insurance, and facilitate scheduling and referrals.

You will interact with patients and staff to ensure smooth flow, collect payments when possible, and help with billing entries, coding and compliance tasks. This role emphasizes customer service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive customer service in the reception area and handle patient check-in.
• Process telephone calls and messages promptly and courteously.
• Follow department guidelines for triage and scheduling of patients.
• Enter patient information and charges into billing systems accurately.
• Assist in obtaining authorizations and referrals in a timely manner.
• Support department cost control and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Act as patient advocate and mentor to new hires and students.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Judgment

Nursing law basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Butler Health System, Inc. in Greensburg, PA seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Physician Practice. You will handle patient check-in, verify demographics and insurance, and facilitate scheduling and referrals.

You will interact with patients and staff to ensure smooth flow, collect payments when possible, and help with billing entries, coding and compliance tasks. This role emphasizes customer service and accuracy.