Patient Access Specialist II: Scheduling & Verifications

Highmark Health Company; Bellevue (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Patient Access professional to handle scheduling, preregistration, and financial clearance processes. You will verify benefits, determine authorization needs, and communicate clearly with physicians, patients, and payors.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient confidentiality, and timely information exchange to ensure accurate bill submission and smooth patient flow. A high school diploma and prior experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of related experience preferred in medical or financial services environments.
• Experience operating a PC and using software applications.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and preregisters patients, and validates demographic data.
• Verifies insurance information and authorization/referral requirements.
• Calculates patient liabilities and posts payments in the system.
• Delivers a positive patient experience and maintains professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Adheres to organizational policies and completes required trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC software

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Patient Access professional to handle scheduling, preregistration, and financial clearance processes. You will verify benefits, determine authorization needs, and communicate clearly with physicians, patients, and payors.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient confidentiality, and timely information exchange to ensure accurate bill submission and smooth patient flow. A high school diploma and prior experience are preferred.