Registration Specialist – Patient Access

WVU Medicine

. Perform administrative and clerical duties to manage patient registration and patient financial obligations .

Posted 10/26/2026part-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient registration processes, including managing financial obligations and insurance information. Exhibits strong organizational skills and attention to detail while maintaining effective communication with patients and medical staff in a fast-paced environment.

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Patient Registration ManagementMedical Insurance KnowledgeAttention To DetailExcellent Communication SkillsAbility To Multitask

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Hard Skills

Patient Financial ManagementData EntryMedical TerminologyInsurance VerificationConsent Form PreparationElectronic Signature CollectionPayment DocumentationMedical Necessity ChecksOrder ValidationCash Handling

Soft Skills

Organizational AbilityInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work Under PressureMemorization SkillsReading Comprehension

Tools & Technologies

Registration SystemsBilling SystemsFax MachinesBusiness Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or EquivalentState Criminal Background CheckFederal Background Check

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcare AdministrationManaged CareAdvanced Beneficiary NoticesCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform administrative and clerical duties to manage patient registration and patient financial obligations
Obtain demographic, billing, and insurance information and enter it into registration and billing systems
Scan insurance cards and photo identification
Provide patients with information about insurance, bill payments, and hospital procedures
Obtain pre-certification and authorizations for managed care when needed
Prepare consent forms, privacy notices, and other registration paperwork
Obtain electronic signatures for consent to treat and patient financial obligations
Collect deposits, co-payments, deductibles, and patient liability payments; provide receipts and document payments
Prepare patient identification armbands
Balance daily receipts and cash drawer; follow up on accounts flagged by the system
Initiate screenings and obtain information for coverage when needed
Perform medical necessity checks and complete Advanced Beneficiary Notices
Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patients according to hospital workflows
Check order completeness and validate orders against scheduled services

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate or equivalent
State criminal background check and Federal background check if applicable, as required for regulated areas
Ability to accurately utilize applicable computer software and equipment for access processing
Ability to follow downtime procedures
Knowledge of procedures to report or document unsafe or hazardous conditions, incidents, and defective equipment
Considerable attention to detail and organizational ability
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to memorize and reference substantial information
Understanding of medical insurance requirements for payment and basic knowledge of covered services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
Visual acuity within normal range
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, and other business equipment
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
Reading and comprehension ability
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to interact continually with patients, medical staff, and support staff
Exposure to communicable disease

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination protections
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities