Patient Access Specialist: Front Desk & Scheduling

Talentify; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Front Desk/Patient Access specialist to provide front line support in our primary care setting. You will greet and register patients, verify demographics, and schedule future appointments as applicable.

Responsibilities include checking in patients, communicating financial obligations, processing referrals, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant handling of records while maintaining a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience preferred.
• Hospitals/healthcare front desk experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and verify demographics accurately.
• Notify patient of financial obligations and collect fees.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and referrals as needed.
• Read and interpret insurance responses to assign primary/secondary/tertiary coverages.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate medical records and release as required.

Skills

Clerical I

Communication

Customer Service

Office Politics

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Front Desk/Patient Access specialist to provide front line support in our primary care setting. You will greet and register patients, verify demographics, and schedule future appointments as applicable.

Responsibilities include checking in patients, communicating financial obligations, processing referrals, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant handling of records while maintaining a positive patient experience.