Access Associate - Optional - Good Sam Hospital

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) access

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital seeks an Access Associate to perform on-site patient registration, coordinate with admitting and emergency departments, and support CMS compliance. The role emphasizes accurate data collection, insurance verification, and patient throughput in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers training, potential for part-time or full-time opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• 1-2 years experience in customer service.
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute.
• Medical terminology knowledge within first year of employment if not already taken.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in a hospital-based, on-site setting.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with TH ancillary departments to support care and throughput.
• Educate patients on insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs.
• Follow HIPAA, scripting, and department policies; support patient flow.

Skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Customer service experience

Excellent verbal and written skills

Medical terminology

Multi-application computer use

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Access Associate Optional– Good Samaritan Hospital

Make a difference every day as an Access Associate at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital. Join a compassionate, servant led team committed to excellence in patient care while working in a supportive, high-energy environment. This team member will serve as an associate supporting the Labor & Delivery, Admitting, and Emergency Department registration teams in addition to managing the admissions board and obtaining signatures for CMS compliance.

We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package (for PT or FT) and competitive shift differentials as appropriate for your shift worked. Can turn into Part-time or Full-time depending on your interest and future needs.

**Requires 2 weeks of Day paid training in Norwood (24-30 hrs/week)**

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45220 https://share.google/B0EPLjKOPliZXXzPP

Work Schedule:
* Optional as needed, number of hours varies
* Shift Varies
* Holiday and weekend rotation(paid differential for these)

Incentives & Benefits:

• For PRN/Optional,there is access to 401(k) and other benefits.
• For part or full-time, there is a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED
• Experience in fast paced customer driven environment Ability to operate multiple computer applications
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Typing speed of 35 wpm
• Medical terminology required within first year of employment if not already taken
• 1-2 years experience Customer Service

Job Overview:

Performs hospital-based registration in an on-site patient facing setting. Provides excellent customer service to our internal and external customers. Internally working with TH ancillary departments to coordinate care, communication, confidentiality (HIPAA), patient throughput with patients and medical staff to obtain timely and accurate information necessary to register patients. Collects patient demographics, insurance information accurately, verifies eligibility of insurance coverage and collects copays/deposits/deductibles. Utilizes standardized scripting to ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements. Educates patients on insurance benefits, out-of-pocket costs based on Epic generated estimates and connects patients with financial assistance resources as needed. Registration duties are performed while maintaining the integrity and patient safety of patient needs while following the processes of each specific department. Including maintaining waiting rooms, informing clinical teams of medical concerns, ability to identify/perform critical registration tasks (CARES, Stroke, WC, Protocols, ODACS, etc.) wayfinding, and assisting with transportation/visitor needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work flow, appropriate volume registrations per hour and other identified departmental targets.
• Meets departmental targets for accuracy and avoiding critical errors.
• Follows scripting, anticipates customer needs, problem solving skills, consistent and positive interactions with patients and co-workers. Demonstrates Always Behaviors and AIDET + The Promise.
• Follows regulatory and departmental policies for collection of data, patient safety and point of service collections.

Other job-related information:

Flexibility to work in 24/7 departments, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Ability to work 12- hour shifts, weekends, rotation of on-call.

Working Conditions:

• Bending - Consistently
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Consistently
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching – Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Consistently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking – Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.