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
• 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

• 24hrs night shift 11p-7:30a including every other weekend
• Shift and Weekend Differentials will apply
• ORIENTATION IS 2 WEEKS ON DAY SHIFT MON-FRI 8-4:30

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.

Benefits

Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1