About this role
Job Description: Patient Access Representative at ST Health
ST Health is seeking full-time Patient Access Representatives to work in patient registration at the front desk and bedside in the Emergency Departments at ST Health hospitals. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or expand their career in healthcare.
*Training is offered for this position and includes a 4-day Medipac training followed by hands on training/shadowing.
Responsibilities:
As a Patient Access Representative, your typical day will involve working with patients and family members as they arrive at the Emergency Room. You will be one of the first ST Health team members they interact with. Your responsibilities will include:
- Obtaining or updating necessary demographic and insurance-related information.
- Confirming insurance eligibility.
- Collecting and recording patient payments, including co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles.
- Obtaining applicable signatures for consent to treat and financial responsibility, along with signatures on any required forms.
Work Schedule:
In this role, you will travel to any ST Health Emergency Department throughout Allegheny County and Cranberry. You will work a variety of shifts (daylight, evening, and overnight hours) on various days. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Some flexibility around locations and shifts may be available on a case-by-case basis. After six months of floating to various hospitals, there is the potential to be placed at one Emergency Department.
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Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
Clearances/Licensure: (to be acquired after offer acceptance and before start date – we will provide instructions on how to obtain)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$18.99–$28.11 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
Your recruiter
Jamie Park
Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Emergency Department Patient Access Representative — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Emergency Department Patient Access Representative at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Emergency Department Patient Access Representative
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Billing & Registration
- Business unit: Corporate Finance
- Pay: $18.99–$28.11 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:47:47.82Z
## Description
**Job Description: Patient Access Representative at ST Health**
ST Health is seeking full-time Patient Access Representatives to work in patient registration at the front desk and bedside in the Emergency Departments at ST Health hospitals. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or expand their career in healthcare.
…Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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