Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

WVU Medicine; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks an administrative professional to handle patient registration and billing duties in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role includes collecting payments, processing insurance information, and assisting with Medical Assistant duties when needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; a CMA certification is preferred and state background checks are required for regulated areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• National Certification as CMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient demographic, billing and insurance information and enters it into registration and billing systems.
• Collects deposits, co-pays, deductibles and patient liability payments and documents them.
• Prepares consent forms, notices, and obtains signatures from patient/family.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms and assists with physician visits.
• Performs medical necessity checks and basic immunization support as needed.
• Schedules, reschedules, or cancels patients according to workflow.
• Maintains accuracy of registrations and facilitates communications about insurance procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National CMA certification

Job description

WVU Medicine seeks an administrative professional to handle patient registration and billing duties in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role includes collecting payments, processing insurance information, and assisting with Medical Assistant duties when needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; a CMA certification is preferred and state background checks are required for regulated areas.