Patient Access Specialist: Scheduling, Verifications & Billing

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a role within Patient Access to manage scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance, and authorization validation. The position emphasizes clear communication with patients, guarantors, and families to explain financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities include verifying benefits, calculating estimates, collecting liabilities, and maintaining productive relationships with physicians and external partners.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with PCs and common software applications.

Responsibilities

• Handles scheduling and preregistration functions.
• Verifies insurance information and determines authorization/referral requirements.
• Identifies patient financial responsibilities and processes estimates and collections.
• Delivers positive patient experience and maintains professional relationships with patients and staff.
• Ensures productivity standards and supports process improvements.
• Follows AHN policies and completes mandatory trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

PC literacy

Education

High School/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a role within Patient Access to manage scheduling, preregistration, financial clearance, and authorization validation. The position emphasizes clear communication with patients, guarantors, and families to explain financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities include verifying benefits, calculating estimates, collecting liabilities, and maintaining productive relationships with physicians and external partners.