Patient Access Specialist — $2K Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; Town of Cobleskill (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Cobleskill, NY is hiring a Patient Registration Associate to handle patient data entry, insurance verification, scheduling, and financial conversations with patients. This on-site role supports multiple registration areas and requires strong communication and data accuracy.

The position offers standard business hours (8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday) with a sign-on bonus for external applicants. Training is provided, and benefits are part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• Ability to work onsite at Cobleskill, NY facility.
• Ability to work from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid US driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients and families to complete the registration process, collecting demographics and verifying insurance.
• Uses computer systems to enter or verify patient data in real time.
• Gathers clinical information and processes referrals, pre-certifications, pre-determinations, and pre-authorizations.
• Verifies insurance coverage and creates price estimates and reverifications as needed.
• Collects patient co-pays and discusses out-of-pocket obligations with patients.
• Identifies outstanding balances from previous visits and attempts collection.
• Receives data from patients and coordinates with provider offices to schedule services prior to discharge.
• Responds to patient and caregiver inquiries with compassionate, respectful communication.
• Generates and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on inconsistencies.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of registration requirements across multiple units.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Cobleskill, NY is hiring a Patient Registration Associate to handle patient data entry, insurance verification, scheduling, and financial conversations with patients. This on-site role supports multiple registration areas and requires strong communication and data accuracy.

The position offers standard business hours (8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday) with a sign-on bonus for external applicants. Training is provided, and benefits are part of the compensation package.