Access Associate - Part Time Night - Good Sam Hospital

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Access Associate to support Labor & Delivery, Admitting, and Emergency Department registration. This role handles scheduling and registration tasks, coordinates with departments, and provides excellent customer service while guiding patients through necessary paperwork and insurance questions.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a night shift and holiday rotation; requires a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years customer service experience required.
• Ability to operate multiple computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Typing speed of 35 wpm.
• Medical terminology within first year of employment if not already taken.

Responsibilities

• Adapt to a dynamic workflow, handling appropriate volume of calls/registrations per hour and other departmental targets.
• Maintain accuracy in data and patient information.
• Follow regulatory and departmental policies for data collection, patient safety and point-of-service collections.
• Follow scripting, anticipate customer needs, and maintain positive interactions with patients and co-workers.

Skills

Customer Service

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Typing 35 wpm

Computer applications

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

*Access Associate – 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, and competitive shift differentials as appropriate for your shift worked.

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

• Part-Time 20 hours per week
• Night shift
• Holiday rotation

Incentives & Benefits

• For part-time, there is a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview

Performs Scheduling or Registration functions in a timely and accurate manner: working with TH ancillary departments to coordinate care and communicate with patients and physicians/offices to obtain information necessary to schedule and/or register patients. Provide excellent customer service and answer patient questions and resolve issues. Collect of copays, standard deposits and deductibles. SCHEDULING: schedule physician ordered tests in accordance with department guidelines; correlate medical diagnosis with ordered tests/procedures for medical necessity purposes that is required to receive reimbursement. REGISTRATION: educate patients on TH required legal compliance paperwork and provide financial triage (can properly direct patient with financial questions and explain concepts of insurance).

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Degree or GED (Required)
• 1 - 2 years experience Customer Service (Required)
• 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

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work flow, appropriate volume of phone calls/registrations per hour and other identified departmental targets.
• Accuracy.
• Follows regulatory and departmental policies for collection of data, patient safety and point of service collections.
• Follow scripting, anticipates customer needs, problem solving skills, consistent and positive interactions with patients and co-workers.

Working Conditions

• Bending -
• 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.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community