Patient Access Representative Full Time Days/Weekends
Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship · Joplin, MO · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Patient Access Representative facilitates all components of the patient's entrance into any Mercy facility, including scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification, and financial clearance.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and register patients
- Verify patient insurance and benefits
- Pre-certify services
- Ensure accurate patient data entry
- Communicate with insurance companies and other stakeholders
- Maintain positive relationships with patients, physicians, and staff
- Work under stress and meet deadlines
- Perform duties with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Use various computer systems and equipment
Requirements
- 1-3 years clerical experience and customer service experience preferred
- Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred
- High School diploma required; some college helpful
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledgeable and experienced with computers and related systems
- Physical abilities to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and perform various physical tasks
Qualifications
This position requires a Friday - Monday schedule from 6:30am-5pm.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer proficiency
- Physical stamina and dexterity
Benefits
Mercy offers outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in this job posting.
Schedule
The Patient Access Representative works a Friday - Monday schedule from 6:30am-5pm.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in this job posting.