Patient Access Representative - Part Time

Job Overview

Find your calling at Mercy! The Patient Access Representative is often the first point of contact for our patients and must represent Mercy with the highest standard of customer service, compassion and perform all duties in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.

• Facilitate all components of the patient's entrance into any Mercy facility, including scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance including pre-visit collection.
• Ensure the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record.
• Represent Mercy with the highest standard of customer service, compassion and consistency with Mercy Service Standards.

• 1–3 years clerical and customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
• High School diploma required; some college helpful.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and non‑clinical hospital staff and insurance companies.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under stress, meet deadlines and perform all daily assignments with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with various computer systems; ability to use a 10‑key calculator and computer keyboard.

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working ≥32 hours per pay period.