Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks an Admissions Clerk to perform registration, scheduling, order entry and reception across admitting sites. You will collect demographic, insurance, and financial data from patients and families, verify benefits, determine estimated costs, and help ensure a smooth admission process.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and ability to work with physicians and staff in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• English fluency required for reading, writing and speaking.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Requires one year of admitting, medical claims processing, professional office experience and/or customer service with financial interaction.
• Experience with Windows OS, SMS Invision and SMS IMS Document Imaging preferred.
• Must possess basic computer skills to access online learning and forms.

Responsibilities

• Perform registration, scheduling, order entry and reception functions across admitting sites.
• Gather demographic, sponsorship/guardian data, insurance, clinical, financial and statistical information.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorizations within required timeframes.
• Identify and collect patient financial obligations and document all information timely.
• Enter charge orders and determine estimated costs for services rendered.
• Assist in reducing accounts receivable and support smooth admission processes.
• Provide diplomacy and effective communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Financial interaction

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows operating systems

SMS Invision

SMS IMS Document Imaging

Job description

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks an Admissions Clerk to perform registration, scheduling, order entry and reception across admitting sites. You will collect demographic, insurance, and financial data from patients and families, verify benefits, determine estimated costs, and help ensure a smooth admission process.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and ability to work with physicians and staff in a fast-paced hospital environment.