Patient Access / Registration PT

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
• Cookordinate 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

Position Highlights And Benefits

• 24 Hours 7-3p three days a week including every other weekend required
• Differentials will apply
• Orientation is 2-3 weeks on day shift Mon-Fri 8-4:30
• Third week is required for individuals with less than one year experience in patient registration in a hospital
• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage even for part time - 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.