Patient Access Specialist: Scheduling & Financial Clearance

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network's Patient Access team seeks a detail‑oriented specialist to handle scheduling, pre-registration, financial clearance, authorization, and referral validation. You will present AHN services clearly to patients and families and help them understand their financial responsibilities.

You will verify benefits, collect estimates, and support accurate bill submission while maintaining positive relationships with patients, physician offices, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with PCs and common software applications.
• Preferred associate degree and healthcare revenue cycle exposure.

Responsibilities

• Conducts scheduling and preregistration; verifies demographics and benefits.
• Verifies insurance information; communicates with payors and offices about authorizations.
• Identifies patient financial responsibilities, estimates, and post-payment tasks.
• Delivers positive patient experience and maintains relationships with AHN staff and external partners.
• Supports productivity goals and adheres to policies; participates in required trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

PC Proficiency

Education

High School/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Allegheny Health Network's Patient Access team seeks a detail‑oriented specialist to handle scheduling, pre-registration, financial clearance, authorization, and referral validation. You will present AHN services clearly to patients and families and help them understand their financial responsibilities.

You will verify benefits, collect estimates, and support accurate bill submission while maintaining positive relationships with patients, physician offices, and external partners.