Patient Access Navigator: Registration & Insurance

IHA; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Patient Access Representative for the Emergency Department. You will perform pre-registration, registration and admission functions, verify insurance, collect deposits, and coordinate with financial counselors.

Orientation and training run day shift 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for two weeks, with possible time in Springfield, MA for new hires within 50 miles. Full time position, 40 hours per week, includes every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Medical terminology skills.
• Relevant medical office, hospital / physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions.
• Verify insurance requirements, obtain and understand insurance benefits.
• Secure signatures and all other key information needed to complete billing and collection functions.
• Collect or arrange for co-insurance and/or other deposit payment amounts.
• Refer self-pay patients to financial counselors; answer patient questions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Patient Access Representative for the Emergency Department. You will perform pre-registration, registration and admission functions, verify insurance, collect deposits, and coordinate with financial counselors.

Orientation and training run day shift 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for two weeks, with possible time in Springfield, MA for new hires within 50 miles. Full time position, 40 hours per week, includes every other weekend and holiday.