Patient Access Representative I

Riverside Hospital • Smithfield, VA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Opening in early 2026, Riverside Smithfield Hospital will bring high-quality healthcare closer to home for Isle of Wight County residents. Located on a beautifully landscaped 27-acre medical campus at 19339 Benn’s Grant Boulevard in Smithfield , the new hospital will provide modern facilities and comprehensive medical services to meet the growing needs of the community. The 200,000-square-foot, three-story facility will offer a range of essential healthcare services including an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging Services, 38 Medical/Surgical beds, 12 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 4 Operating Rooms. Join our team and be a part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Smithfield, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a state-of-the-art environment. We anticipate start dates to begin Fall, 2025. Hours: Labor Pool (as needed - must be available days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays) Overview Responsible for registration of all patient types within their department. Works daily reports and account work queues to ensure the integrity of registration data. The Patient Access representative is responsible for the delivery of critical components of the Revenue Cycle; understanding regulatory compliance, maintaining patient safety through correct patient identification practices, and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Billing/Customer Service/Patient Registration (Preferred)
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) - National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) within 1 Year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Obtains or validates patient information and registers patients into the software system, while providing a high level of customer service.
• Ensures all necessary demographic and financial data are obtained and documented into the system.
• Maintains patient safety through the correct patient identification practices.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters relating to patient PHI.
• Works daily reports and account work queues to ensure the integrity of the registration data.
• Handles patient inquires related to registration.
• Calculates payment information, accepts funds and credit accounts accordingly for Time of Service collections.
• Ensures EMTALA rules and regulations are strictly adhered to when registering patients through the ED and Obstetrics.
• Completes forms and collects documents as needed based on the registration type.

What This Job Offers

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