Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist I

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Access professional to complete scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance, and referral validation while upholding AHN’s standards. You will collect estimations, verify benefits, and communicate financial responsibilities to patients and families.

The role focuses on accurate data, timely bill submission, and delivering a positive patient experience, with collaboration across departments to ensure smooth patient flow and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of related experience preferred in medical or financial services.
• Experience operating a PC and using software applications.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and preregister, verify demographic data and benefits.
• Obtain limited clinical data and update data for timely billing.
• Identify patient financial responsibilities, estimate costs, and post payments.

Skills

Scheduling

Pre-registration

Financial clearance

Authorization

Referral validation

Estimation & collection

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ADT system

Insurance verification software

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Access professional to complete scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance, and referral validation while upholding AHN’s standards. You will collect estimations, verify benefits, and communicate financial responsibilities to patients and families.

The role focuses on accurate data, timely bill submission, and delivering a positive patient experience, with collaboration across departments to ensure smooth patient flow and compliant processes.