Patient Access / Registration (ADMITTING REGISTRAR)

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a Full-time Night Shift Patient Access Specialist to support the Emergency Department. You will handle bedside registration, collect copayments, and gather accurate patient demographics and insurance information to ensure a smooth admission process.

Responsibilities include obtaining approvals and payments on site, pre-registration of admissions, explaining Liabilities, and posting payments with reconciliation reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurances.

Responsibilities

• Obtain approvals and payments on site.
• Collect accurate demographic, insurance and patient liability information.
• Pre-register patients for admissions.
• Explain insurance and private pay liabilities and refer to financial counseling as needed.
• Enter/update demographics, insurance details and post payments with reconciliation reports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description:

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 40hrs on nights (11p-7:30a) including every other weekend --shift and weekend differentials apply!

• Great benefits starting day 1

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.