Registration Associate – Samaritan Hospital - Full Time – Rotating Shift

Trinity Health • Troy, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a full-time Patient Access Representative I at Samaritan Hospital. This role is often the first point of contact for patients entering the healthcare system and provides compassionate service, accurate information, and administrative support to help patients and families navigate the healthcare process. The position works a rotating shift and includes a required weekend and holiday rotation. New employees must commit to a two-week training period, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of customer service experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Comfort using multiple computer applications and learning new systems.

Nice To Haves

• Patient Access or clerical healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors professionally and compassionately.
• Register patients for outpatient and inpatient services and ensure demographic and insurance information is accurate.
• Verify insurance coverage, explain benefits, and obtain required authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications.
• Collect patient payments and discuss financial responsibilities clearly and respectfully.
• Collaborate with physicians' offices, clinical staff, and other departments to support seamless patient care.
• Use multiple computer systems and applications to manage patient information, maintain records, and support workflow efficiency.
• Research and analyze information to resolve registration and insurance issues quickly and accurately.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance the patient experience and operational effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED