Compassionate Patient Access Specialist (Part-Time/PRN)

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast is seeking a Patient Access Representative to serve as the first point of contact for patients. The role involves scheduling, registration, verification of benefits, pre-certification and financial clearance to ensure accurate data entry and compliance with insurer requirements.

The position is PRN/Part-time at Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO, requiring 1-3 years clerical and customer service experience and a High School diploma.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years clerical experience and customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
• High School diploma required; some college helpful.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all components of the patient’s entrance into Mercy facilities, including scheduling and registration.
• Perform benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance including pre-visit collection.
• Ensure accurate patient data is obtained and updated in the patient record; maintain knowledge of insurance carriers and regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Data entry

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast is seeking a Patient Access Representative to serve as the first point of contact for patients. The role involves scheduling, registration, verification of benefits, pre-certification and financial clearance to ensure accurate data entry and compliance with insurer requirements.

The position is PRN/Part-time at Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO, requiring 1-3 years clerical and customer service experience and a High School diploma.