Patient Access Associate I (PRN Night Shift)

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Patient Access Associate I for Union Memorial Hospital on a per diem basis. Scheduling, patient check-in, and verifying demographics and insurance will be routine duties; training includes 2-day day shift sessions.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance and exceptional service to patients and families. The position requires strong communication skills, accuracy in data collection, and the ability to explain payment options and plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years customer service experience.
• 1-2 years patient registration experience preferred.
• 1-2 years hospital experience or healthcare setting preferred.
• CHAA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies and safety standards.
• Answers calls, schedules, reschedules and confirms appointments.
• Creates encounters and captures patient information for requested services.
• Greets patients on arrival and reviews information for accuracy.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and explains payment options to patients.

Skills

Customer service

Patient registration

Healthcare setting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Job

Location: Union Memorial Hospital

Status: Per Diem (PRN) - Benefits and PTO are not offered

Schedule: Rotating Weekend Night Shift, 11:00pm-7:30am

Must be available for 2-day day shift training upon hire.

General Summary of Position

The Patient Access Associate I acts as the first point of contact with patients guests and family members and is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service in every interaction. The major responsibilities include but are not limited to performing patient access and registration functions using designated system applications. These functions include answering incoming calls verifying and scheduling patient appointments demographics coverage information and collection of patient liabilities when applicable. admissions. Verifies patient demographics insurance eligibility and coverage details. Demonstrates strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills. Adheres to HIPAA regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Receives and answers telephone calls. Schedules reschedules and confirms patient appointments.
• Creates encounters and obtains patient information for requested services as directed by the clinical department and location of services.
• Acts as the patient's first point of contact by greeting and reviewing information with patient upon arrival.
• Collects and captures accurate patient demographic and insurance information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility either by EHR software telephone or internet websites.
• Informs patients of their payment options including payment plans financial assistance programs and compassionate care programs.
• Requests collects documents and communicates payment requirements for co-pays and deductibles.
• Complies with arm banding two patient identifiers patient and document hand-off procedures.
• Attends required system Patient Access monthly and annual meetings.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 1-2 years Customer service experience required and
• 1-2 years Patient registration experience preferred and
• 1-2 years Hospital experience or healthcare setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate CHAA certification preferred

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 /Hr.