Evening ED Patient Access Specialist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for working in the ED!!

Evening Differential Eligible!!

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is seeking a Patient Access Representative to be the first point of contact, ensuring compassionate service and accurate data entry for patients entering Mercy facilities. Responsibilities include scheduling, registration, benefits verification, pre-certification and financial clearance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of insurance plans, with 1–3 years clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: 1-3 years clerical experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all components of the patient’s entrance into Mercy facilities, including scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance.
• Ensure the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance carriers, Medicare guidelines, and federal/state accreditation requirements.

Skills

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is seeking a Patient Access Representative to be the first point of contact, ensuring compassionate service and accurate data entry for patients entering Mercy facilities. Responsibilities include scheduling, registration, benefits verification, pre-certification and financial clearance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of insurance plans, with 1–3 years clerical experience preferred.