Patient Access / Registration ADMITTING REGISTRAR

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a resourceful patient access representative for the evening shift. You will handle on-site approvals and payments, collect demographic and insurance data, and support pre-registration of admissions.

Training is Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:30 for two weeks with significant classroom time in Springfield, MA, followed by full-time hours and weekend coverage with shift differentials. Excellent benefits start on day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurances.
• Patient access hospital experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain approvals and payments on site.
• Explain insurance and private pay liabilities; refer patients requiring financial counseling.
• Accurately enter/update patient demographic information and insurance details.
• Post payments and reconcile reports related to patient accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Insurance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: TRAINING IS MON-FRI 8a-4:30p for 2 WEEKS
Includes classroom time in Springfield, MA

Position Purpose

Resource person responsible for Emergency Department bedside registration, collection of copayments and collecting all patient demographic information. Processes include obtaining accurate demographic, insurance and patient liability information.

What you will do

• Obtain approvals and payments on site
• Processes include obtaining accurate demographic, insurance and patient liability information
• Responsible for the pre-registration process of patient admissions
• Explain insurance and private pay liabilities; appropriately refer patients requiring financial counseling
• Accurately enter/update all patient demographic information, including insurance and patient liability; post payments to appropriate screen and complete reconciliation reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurances
• Patient access hospital experience strongly preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hr 3p-11:30p including every other weekend -- shift and weekend differentials apply!
• TRAINING IS M-F 8-4:30 for 2 weeks, including significant time at Mercy in Springfield
• Excellent benefits starting day one

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.