Patient Access / Registration FT

Position Purpose

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions for Mercy Medical Center Emergency Department.

What You Will Do

• Verify insurance requirements
• Responsible for upfront collections, co-pays and high deductibles
• Ensure that all entries concerning demographic, financial and advanced directives are accurate
• Collect non-covered fees
• Inputs data into Meditech system
• Complete all phases of registration process, (i.e.) other papers, patient bracelet, patient rights, Health Care Proxy info etc
• Coordinate bed assignment for all patients and maintains death books and releases information to funeral homes

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• Medical terminology skills
• Relevant medical office, hospital / physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred
• Excellent customer service, verbal communication and interpersonal skills required

Schedule

• 40hr on 7a-3:30p including every other weekend required. Differentials will apply
• ORIENTATION IS 2 WEEKS ON DAY SHIFT MON-FRI 8-4:30

Benefits

• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage Starting Day 1

Pay

Pay Range: $17-24hr. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.