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, financial management, and effective communication with patients and medical staff. Capable of handling administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment while ensuring compliance with insurance and hospital procedures.

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Patient Registration ManagementInsurance VerificationFinancial Transactions ProcessingMedical Terminology KnowledgeExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient RegistrationBilling SystemsManaged Care Pre-CertificationMedical Necessity ChecksData EntryPayment ProcessingOrder ValidationDocumentation SkillsAttention to DetailComputer Software Utilization

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitasking AbilityInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Registration SoftwareBilling SoftwareFax MachinesTelephonesBusiness Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentState Criminal Background CheckFederal Background Check (if applicable)

Industry Keywords

Patient Financial ObligationsInsurance InformationConsent and Privacy PracticesHealthcare EnvironmentMedical Insurance Requirements

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/billing systems
Scan insurance cards and photo identification
Explain insurance, payment, and hospital procedures to patients
Complete managed care pre-certification and authorization responsibilities as needed
Prepare consent, privacy practice, and registration paperwork and obtain signatures
Collect deposits, co-payments, deductibles, and patient liability payments; issue receipts and document payments
Prepare patient identification armbands
Balance daily receipts and cash drawer and follow up on flagged accounts
Initiate coverage screenings and complete related paperwork
Perform medical necessity checks and complete Advanced Beneficiary Notices as needed
Schedule, reschedule, or cancel patients according to hospital workflows
Check order completeness and validate orders against scheduled services
Interact continually with patients, medical staff, and support staff in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

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
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 accurately utilize applicable computer software and equipment for access processing and follow downtime procedures
Knowledge of procedures to report/document unsafe or hazardous conditions, incidents, and defective equipment
Considerable attention to detail, organization, and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to memorize and reference considerable information
Ability to understand medical insurance requirements for payment and basic knowledge of covered services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions