Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Bristol Hospital Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Health in Bristol, CT is seeking a Per Diem Patient Access Representative to register patients, verify insurance, collect copays, and support clinical staff. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong customer service, and the ability to work in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities include documentation, managing patient flow, answering inquiries, and coordinating with Financial Counseling for uninsured patients. Prior knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; knowledge of medical terminology and insurance preferred.
• Requires good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding impact of patient registration on the financial revenue cycle.
• Knowledge of online computer systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents all information in the appropriate fields and/or account notes.
• Registers patients who present for hospital services and collects copay and deductible amounts.
• Courteously answers the telephone and answers all questions in a timely manner.
• Identifies and refers uninsured and under-insured patients to the Financial Counselor or similar representative as necessary.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients/families, clinical personnel, co-workers and management.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and to present a calm, professional manner; multitask and manage a busy environment.
• May be required to float to different departments based on business needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Data entry

Medical terminology

PC literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Online computer systems

Job description

Bristol Health in Bristol, CT is seeking a Per Diem Patient Access Representative to register patients, verify insurance, collect copays, and support clinical staff. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong customer service, and the ability to work in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities include documentation, managing patient flow, answering inquiries, and coordinating with Financial Counseling for uninsured patients. Prior knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.