Patient Access & Verification Specialist

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Klawock (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium seeks a Patient Registration Specialist in Alaska. This role involves obtaining and verifying patient information, scheduling, and insurance verification to ensure smooth service delivery.

The position emphasizes accurate data input, strong customer service, and collaboration with care teams while supporting efficient front-end revenue cycle processes. SEARHC offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of healthcare or related administrative experience.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Knowledge of front-end revenue cycle requirements and available services.
• Basic Life Support preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling resources for patient appointments.
• Handle pre-registration review for insurance verification.
• Verify insurance eligibility and pre-authorization requirements.
• Collect payments for services (co-pays, up-front payments).
• Create and update patient profiles in the EHR with accurate demographic data.
• Coordinate signups for patient portal access.
• Provide exceptional customer service and refer uninsured patients to Financial Counselor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data input

Oral and written communication

De-escalation

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Basic Life Support

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium seeks a Patient Registration Specialist in Alaska. This role involves obtaining and verifying patient information, scheduling, and insurance verification to ensure smooth service delivery.

The position emphasizes accurate data input, strong customer service, and collaboration with care teams while supporting efficient front-end revenue cycle processes. SEARHC offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.