Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Independence Health System; Greensburg, Latrobe (Westmoreland County, Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking an administrative assistant to support the Physician Practice. You will handle patient intake, schedule appointments, and gather accurate demographic and insurance information to facilitate care.

You will also assist with billing entries, coding when needed, and coordinating referrals and authorizations. Strong communication and organization are essential in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Experience in scheduling and coordinating patient appointments.
• Familiarity with medical billing, coding basics, and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Physician Practice.
• Manage scheduling and patient flow to minimize wait times.
• Collect accurate demographic and insurance information from patients.
• Enter data into billing and scheduling systems per policy.
• Assist in referrals, authorizations, and coordinating care.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Medical billing

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Billing system

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking an administrative assistant to support the Physician Practice. You will handle patient intake, schedule appointments, and gather accurate demographic and insurance information to facilitate care.

You will also assist with billing entries, coding when needed, and coordinating referrals and authorizations. Strong communication and organization are essential in a fast-paced clinic environment.