Patient Access Rep.

Trinity Health; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Georgia seeks a Patient Access professional to handle outpatient and inpatient registration, verify insurance, and collect patient payments. The role supports compliance with payer requirements and Medicare guidelines, while guiding patients and hospital staff with accurate information.

The position emphasizes attention to financial clearance, benefits explanation, and cross-functional collaboration within a hospital setting. Prior patient access experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year customer service experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to explain insurance benefits and required authorizations.
• Familiarity with diagnostic and procedural coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for outpatient and inpatient services.
• Perform insurance verification and collect patient financial liability payments.
• Ensure patients meet financial requirements including Medicare) and payer pre-certifications & referrals.
• Provide general information to hospital users, patients, families and physician offices.
• Distribute analytical reports and support operational projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within 1 year (credential)

Job description

Description

Provides patient focused customer service. Performs outpatient & / or inpatient registration & insurance verification functions; collects patient financial liability payments & ensures that patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications & referrals. Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families & physician offices.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description

Provides patient focused customer service. Performs outpatient & / or inpatient registration & insurance verification functions; collects patient financial liability payments & ensures that patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications & referrals. Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families & physician offices.

Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture

Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus

Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution.

Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience.

Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.

Process Focus:

Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of Trinity Health policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality & safety are prioritized.

Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.

Data Management & Analysis

Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives.

Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making.

Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts.

Maintains a Working Knowledge

of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

PAR I

Entry level position. Minimum one (1) year customer service experience. Patient Access experience preferred.

PAR II

Performs PAR I role & is cross trained & performs activities in Pre-Service, Emergency Department & / or Bed Desk. Additional minimum qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years hospital registration or insurance verification experience upon hire. Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic coding & procedural coding required. Ability to explain insurance benefits.

Patient Access Account Specialist

Additional minimum qualification of two plus (2+) years hospital registration or insurance verification experience.

Uses specialized knowledge to support key areas of the organization related to an area of expertise. Uses data, research analysis, critical thinking & problem-solving skills to support colleagues & leadership in achieving organization’s strategic objectives. Serves as a peer influencer & may direct a project or project team by applying industry experience & specialized knowledge. Responsible for analyzing, processing & editing for correctness based on payer guidelines. Resolves items & ensures claims are billed accurately. Processes payments timely.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Additional Qualifications (nice To Have)

Medical terminology required & knowledge of diagnostic & procedural coding

Insurance verification with the ability to explain benefits, secure necessary authorization

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.