ER Patient Access Specialist - Per Diem

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a per diem Patient Access professional in Weymouth, MA. The role focuses on identifying, registering, and scheduling patients with a high level of accuracy and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include coordinating bed placement, managing patient flow, handling regulatory paperwork, and ensuring all insurance eligibility details are reviewed and documented. The position requires 4 shifts per month, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma preferred; two years of college preferred.
• Minimum one year admitting experience.
• Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of medical insurance.

Responsibilities

• Act as initial point of contact for patients entering the health system.
• Identify, register, and schedule patients with accuracy per department standards.
• Collect copayments where applicable and monitor workflow in the EHR.
• Coordinate bed placement with Patient Flow Facilitators and nursing leadership.
• Assist with patient arrivals and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Support patient flow during system downtimes and ensure proper registration items are completed.
• Schedule and register patients for elective, urgent, and emergent care with 98% accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling & registration

Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma preferred

Some college preferred

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking a per diem Patient Access professional in Weymouth, MA. The role focuses on identifying, registering, and scheduling patients with a high level of accuracy and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include coordinating bed placement, managing patient flow, handling regulatory paperwork, and ensuring all insurance eligibility details are reviewed and documented. The position requires 4 shifts per month, including weekends.