Access Center Representative

About the role

Position Purpose: Join Mercy Care Atlanta as an Access Center Representative, where you'll play a vital role as the primary scheduler for our medical and dental services. This position ensures a seamless patient experience by managing appointments, verifying insurance, and providing essential support to our diverse patient population.

Employment type: Full time. Shift: Day shift.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and register patients for medical and dental appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.
• Document appointment reasons and classify patients accurately.
• Assist patients with scheduling referral appointments.
• Make pre-appointment reminder calls to ensure attendance.
• Collaborate with volunteer physicians and support staff to optimize scheduling templates.
• Provide support to patients across all age groups, primarily adults and geriatrics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in medical insurance carriers, patient scheduling, or medical office specialist preferred.
• At least 1 year of customer service or patient relations experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in automated patient scheduling systems.
• Fluent in Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
• Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.
• Fast response interview times and job offers.

About the organization

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics. Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery.