Patient Access Rep - Evening Shift

IHA; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Trinity Health's Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Representative to greet and register patients, verify insurance benefits, and secure necessary authorizations. The role also involves collecting patient financial responsibility and coordinating with physicians and staff to resolve revenue cycle issues.

Required are a HS diploma or equivalent, with preferred Associate degree, and at least 1 year in insurance verification or hospital front desk.

Qualifications

• Experience verifying insurance and assisting patients in a hospital setting.
• Familiarity with pre-certification, authorization and referrals.
• Customer service oriented with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet, pre-register and register patients in a courteous, professional manner.
• Verify insurance benefits and determine need for pre-certification and referrals.
• Collect patient financial responsibility and obtain required signatures.
• Coordinate with patients, physicians and staff to resolve revenue cycle issues.

Skills

Insurance verification

Medical office customer service

Outpatient Registration

Pre-certification checks

Revenue cycle knowledge

Education

HS diploma or equivalency

Associate degree (Preferred)

Job description

Description

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Job Title:

Patient Access Representative

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

40hrs/wk, Evening Shift 2:30pm-11pm. Rotating weekends and holidays, per department needs.

Location:

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

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Description

The primary function of the position is to greet, pre-register and/or register patients in a courteous and professional manner, verify insurance benefits and check for the necessity of pre-certification, authorization and referral. Perform medical necessity checks where needed. Secure patient signatures for required hospital forms and collection of patient’s financial responsibility when required. The position is also responsible for providing professional, quality customer service, timely resolution to customer problems, and coordination of services to all customers. The position functions to communicate revenue cycle related issues to patients, physicians, physician office staff and other hospital colleagues. This position rotates into various areas of patient access and may work a variety of shifts.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalency
• Associate degree (Preferred)
• Minimum one (1) year experience in insurance verification and medical office/hospital customer service
• Must have Outpatient Registration experience
• HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards 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.