Evening Patient Access Advocate (ED)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan Matching

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Patient Access Representative at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. You will be the first contact, handling scheduling, registration, and financial clearance with accuracy and empathy.

The role requires 1-3 years of clerical experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication; evening FT shift in the ED with premium pay opportunities. You will interact with insurance carriers and ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1-3 years clerical experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient entrance into Mercy facilities including scheduling and registration.
• Verify benefits, obtain pre-certification and financial clearance.
• Maintain accurate patient data in records.
• Communicate with patients, physicians and insurance companies.
• Work in a full-time evening shift in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Telephone etiquette

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical software systems

10-key calculator

Job description

Mercy seeks a Patient Access Representative at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. You will be the first contact, handling scheduling, registration, and financial clearance with accuracy and empathy.

The role requires 1-3 years of clerical experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication; evening FT shift in the ED with premium pay opportunities. You will interact with insurance carriers and ensure data integrity.