Patient Access Specialist - Hospital Registration

Ultipro; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

457(b) plan with employer matching

401(a) plan for employer contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vacation accrual

Work-Life Balance

Other Benefits

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Productivity and referral bonuses

Job summary

Wabash General Hospital is seeking a patient registration specialist to handle inpatient, outpatient, and ER admissions. You will collect and verify patient information, insurance data, and signatures, guiding patients to the correct department after registration.

The role requires strong communication, familiarity with EHR systems, and basic office software. You will perform daily insurance verifications and support compliance with HIPAA across a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• One year of general office experience or equivalent education preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient interaction.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and basic office software.
• Knowledge of insurance processes and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients for all hospital services, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care.
• Establishes and updates patient accounts, ensuring accurate entry of personal, billing, and insurance information.
• Collects and scans insurance cards, government IDs, and guarantor documentation into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Obtains required patient signatures on consent forms, face sheets, and admission paperwork.
• Directs patients to the correct department or service area post-registration.
• Alerts nursing supervisors or emergency department personnel immediately when a critical or high-risk patient is identified during registration.
• Performs daily insurance verification checks and ensures preauthorization requirements are met when applicable.
• Runs daily Insurance Verification and Registration Quality reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA regulations at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EHR proficiency

Insurance processes

Multitasking

Education

One year general office experience/equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Office software

Job description

Wabash General Hospital is seeking a patient registration specialist to handle inpatient, outpatient, and ER admissions. You will collect and verify patient information, insurance data, and signatures, guiding patients to the correct department after registration.

The role requires strong communication, familiarity with EHR systems, and basic office software. You will perform daily insurance verifications and support compliance with HIPAA across a fast-paced hospital setting.