ED Patient Access Representative

Overview

Description
: ORIENTATION/TRAINING IS DAYSHIFT 8A-4:30P MON-FRI FOR 2-3 WEEKS

Employment Type
:
Full time

Shift
:
Day Shift

Description
: ORIENTATION/TRAINING IS DAYSHIFT 8A-4:30P MON-FRI FOR 2-3 WEEKS. May include time in Springfield at Mercy Medical Center. More details below.

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions in the Emergency Department at Saint Mary's Hospital

• Perform complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions
• Verify insurance requirements, obtain and understand insurance benefits
• Secure signatures and all other key information needed to complete billing and collection functions
• Collect or arrange for co-insurance and/or other deposit payment amounts
• Refer self-pay patients to financial counselors; answers patient questions

• High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• Medical terminology skills
• Relevant medical office, hospital / physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• Full time 32hrs 8:30a-5p weekdays, every other weekend 3-11:30p. Shift and weekend differentials will apply
• ORIENTATION/TRAINING IS DAYSHIFT 8A-4:30P MON-FRI FOR 2-3 WEEKS May include time in Springfield at Mercy Medical Center depending on how far away you live
• 3rd week required for new hire with less than 1 year experience doing patient registration in a hospital setting
• Great Benefits and Health Insurance - Starting Day 1

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.