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Patient Access Specialist

United States, Pittsburgh Employment contract, Contract work · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are looking for a Patient Access Specialist to support front-end patient registration and intake activities for a healthcare organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys helping patients, managing accurate account setup, and ensuring insurance and documentation are handled correctly before and during service. The role combines customer-facing support with detailed administrative work to promote compliance, financial accuracy, and a positive patient experience.

Job Responsibility

  • Welcome patients and complete registration and admission activities with a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and compassion
  • Create and update patient accounts by confirming demographics, assigning appropriate medical record numbers, and entering insurance information needed for billing and care delivery
  • Review physician orders and supporting documentation to help ensure required information is complete and aligned with compliance expectations
  • Conduct pre-registration outreach through inbound and outbound calls to gather patient details, explain financial responsibility, and discuss payment arrangements when needed
  • Verify insurance eligibility and benefits, document coverage details in the system, and select the correct plan information to support timely claims processing
  • Explain consent forms and patient notices, secure required signatures, and provide patients or guarantors with appropriate educational and regulatory documents
  • Screen accounts for medical necessity requirements, including notifying Medicare patients when services may not be covered and documenting the appropriate acknowledgments
  • Support point-of-service collection efforts by requesting copays, outstanding balances, and other patient liabilities in accordance with department goals
  • Perform account audits and correction activities, complete required forms within quality standards, and share reporting information with leadership to support operational improvement

Requirements

  • Experience in patient registration, patient access, scheduling, or medical front-desk support within a healthcare setting
  • Working knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility review, and collection of patient demographic and financial information
  • Ability to explain forms, obtain signatures, and communicate clearly with patients, families, and staff members
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate account documentation and meet quality standards
  • Comfortable handling inbound and outbound calls related to pre-registration, scheduling support, and financial discussions
  • Familiarity with point-of-service collections, payment plan conversations, and basic patient financial responsibility processes
  • Proficiency with computer systems used for registration, insurance review, and account updates in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training

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