Patient Access Representative - Springfield, United States - Trinity Health Of New England

Trinity Health Of New England

Verified Company

Springfield, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions for Mercy and Providence Hospitals.

Position Purpose
The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions for Mercy Medical Center.

What you will do

Verifies insurance requirements, obtains and understands insurance benefits
Responsible for upfront collections, copays and high deductibles
Ensures that all entries concerning demographic, financial and advanced directives are accurate. Collects noncovered fees
Interviews all patients to obtain demographic and financial information, inputs data into Meditech system. Identifies party that can legally authorize services. Sorts and distributes all appropriate copies and completes all phases of registration process, (i.e.) other papers, patient bracelet, patient rights, Health Care Proxy info etc
Coordinates bed assignment for all patients and maintains death books and releases information to funeral homes
Has a clear understanding and explains hospital policies or regulations concerning valuables, patient's rights, health care proxy, Notice to Medicare beneficiaries, and hospital mission

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

40 Hours per Week 2nd shift (Evenings) Differential will apply
Our Mission and Core Values
Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage
Starting Day
Career growth and advancement potential
Awardwinning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care.

We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.