ED Patient Access Representative - 32 hr eves

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions in the Emergency Department at Saint Mary's Hospital What you will do Register patients in the Emergency Department Performs complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions Verifies insurance requirements, obtains and understands 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 Ensure a customer friendly environment between Saint Mary's Hospital and patients, visitors, and physicians upon initial contact

Requirements

• Minimum 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

Responsibilities

• Register patients in the Emergency Department
• Performs complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions
• Verifies insurance requirements, obtains and understands 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
• Ensure a customer friendly environment between Saint Mary's Hospital and patients, visitors, and physicians upon initial contact

Benefits

• Great Benefits and Health Insurance - Starting Day 1
• Shift and Weekend Differentials apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees