Patient Access Specialist - Onsite in Pittsburgh (Entry-Level)

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing is hiring a Patient Access Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in patient services, healthcare administration, and insurance support within a specialty pharmacy.

The position is onsite, offers 40 hours per week, and pays $16.73 per hour. Key duties include handling inbound and outbound patient communications, verifying benefits, assisting with prior authorizations and appeals, and helping patients enroll in manufacturer-sponsored

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow established procedures.
• Willingness to work onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with a schedule between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
• Willingness to complete onboarding requirements promptly, including a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to attend the new-hire training class beginning November 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound communications with patients, prescriber offices, insurance companies, and third-party providers.
• Investigate medical and pharmacy benefits and clarify insurance coverage.
• Assist with prior authorizations, appeals, and medical tier exceptions.
• Initiate, review, submit, track, and follow up on authorization requests.
• Resolve insurance rejections by coordinating with patients, providers, and payors.
• Help patients enroll in manufacturer-sponsored assistance programs and other financial support resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure requests are processed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service throughout the patient financial process.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Job description

A-Line Staffing is hiring a Patient Access Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in patient services, healthcare administration, and insurance support within a specialty pharmacy.

The position is onsite, offers 40 hours per week, and pays $16.73 per hour. Key duties include handling inbound and outbound patient communications, verifying benefits, assisting with prior authorizations and appeals, and helping patients enroll in manufacturer-sponsored