Emergency Department Patient Access Specialist (PRN)

Talentify; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith Emergency Department seeks a Patient Access Representative. This PRN/As Needed role focuses on patient intake, scheduling, registration, and pre-certification, ensuring accurate data and smooth entry into care pathways.

Responsibilities include validating benefits, obtaining financial clearance, and collecting pre-visit payments while maintaining exceptional service standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient entrance into Mercy facilities including scheduling, registration, and pre-certification.
• Handle benefits verification and financial clearance including pre-visit collection.
• Obtain and update accurate patient data in records while coordinating with insurance carriers.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Job description

Mercy Fort Smith Emergency Department seeks a Patient Access Representative. This PRN/As Needed role focuses on patient intake, scheduling, registration, and pre-certification, ensuring accurate data and smooth entry into care pathways.

Responsibilities include validating benefits, obtaining financial clearance, and collecting pre-visit payments while maintaining exceptional service standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.