Patient Access / Registration Per Diem

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Shift differentials

Weekend differentials

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a part-time Patient Access Representative to perform pre-registration, registration and admission functions in the Emergency Department. You will verify insurance, collect co-pays, ensure accurate demographics and coordinate bed assignments.

The role requires medical terminology skills and strong communication and customer service abilities. Per diem shifts and a rotating schedule are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Medical terminology skills required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance requirements.
• Collect co-pays and high deductibles upfront.
• Ensure demographic, financial and advance directive data accuracy.
• Input data into Meditech system.
• Complete all phases of registration and related documents.
• Coordinate bed assignments and release information to funeral homes.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Tools

Meditech system

Job description

Description

TRAINING/ORIENTATION is full time Mon-Fri for 2-3 weeks

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

TRAINING/ORIENTATION is full time Mon-Fri for 2-3 weeks

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

• per diem all shifts available - shift and weekend differentials
• TRAINING/ORIENTATION is full time Mon-Fri for 2-3 weeks

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 program

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.