Patient Access Specialist

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia, is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Clerk to manage patient registration and financial obligations. The role involves collecting insurance information, processing payments, and ensuring accurate billing.

Responsibilities include supporting pre-certification, obtaining signatures, and maintaining compliant records in a fast-paced hospital setting. Strong data entry and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with patient registration and billing preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains demographic/billing/insurance information and enters data into registration/billing systems.
• May handle pre-certification and authorizations for managed care.
• Prepares consent and privacy forms and obtains electronic signatures.
• Collects deposits, co-pays, deductibles, and documents payments.
• Prepares patient armbands and balances daily receipts.

Skills

Patient registration

Medical billing

Communications

Data entry

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Registration software

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia, is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Clerk to manage patient registration and financial obligations. The role involves collecting insurance information, processing payments, and ensuring accurate billing.

Responsibilities include supporting pre-certification, obtaining signatures, and maintaining compliant records in a fast-paced hospital setting. Strong data entry and communication skills are essential.