Patient Access / Registration FT evenings

Trinity Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Weekend differential

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Patient Access Representative to handle pre-registration, registration and admission functions for the Emergency Department. Orientation is 2-3 weeks on day shift, Monday through Friday.

The role includes verifying insurance requirements, upfront collections, data entry in Meditech, and coordinating bed assignments. You will complete all phases of the registration process and support patient rights and directives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Medical terminology skills.
• Relevant medical office, hospital or patient registration experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service, verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance requirements.
• Responsible for upfront collections, co-pays and high deductibles.
• Ensure that all entries concerning demographic, financial and advanced directives are accurate.
• Collect non-covered fees.
• Inputs data into Meditech system.
• Complete all phases of registration process (papers, patient bracelet, patient rights, Health Care Proxy info).
• Coordinate bed assignment for all patients and maintain death books and release information to funeral homes.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

College preferred

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Evening ShiftDescription:ORIENTATION IS 2-3 WEEKS ON DAY SHIFT MON-FRI

Position Purpose

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions for Mercy Medical Center Emergency Department.

What you will do

• Verify insurance requirements
• Responsible for upfront collections, co-pays and high deductibles
• Ensure that all entries concerning demographic, financial and advanced directives are accurate
• Collect non-covered fees
• Inputs data into Meditech system
• Complete all phases of registration process, (i.e.) other papers, patient bracelet, patient rights, Health Care Proxy info etc
• Coordinate bed assignment for all patients and maintains death books and releases information to funeral homes

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
• Medical terminology skills.
• Relevant medical office, hospital / physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service, verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• 40 Hours 3p-11:30p including every other weekend. Shift and Weekend Differentials will apply
• ORIENTATION IS 2-3 WEEKS ON DAY SHIFT MON-FRI 8-4:30
• 3rd week required for new hire with less than 1 year experience in patient registration in a hospital
• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1

Pay Range: $17-24hr

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

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.