Emergency Room Patient Access Specialist

Granville-Health-System; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Granville-Health-System is seeking a Patient Access Clerk to greet and register patients in the Emergency Department, process admissions and handle related paperwork. The role involves collecting co-pays, updating insurance information, and balancing payments at shift end.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in emergencies while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receive all incoming ER patients and process admissions.
• Collect insurance, co-pays, and payments at time of service.
• Maintain patient information in the hospital's information system.
• Answer switchboard calls and route to appropriate staff.
• Assist in department policy creation and staff training.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle emergencies calmly.

Skills

Patient registration

Typing

Customer service

Cashiering

Multitasking

Hospital information system

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hospital information system

Job description

Granville-Health-System is seeking a Patient Access Clerk to greet and register patients in the Emergency Department, process admissions and handle related paperwork. The role involves collecting co-pays, updating insurance information, and balancing payments at shift end.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in emergencies while maintaining patient confidentiality.