Patient Access Rep, Full-Time

Mercy; Springfield (MO); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan match

Résumé du poste

Mercy seeks a Patient Access Representative to greet patients, verify benefits, schedule and register, and secure financial clearance with accuracy and empathy. You will support Mercy Service Standards and collaborate with hospital staff to ensure smooth patient entry.

The role relies on strong communication, organization, and knowledge of insurance processes. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years clerical experience and customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
• High School diploma required; some college helpful.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate patient entrance into Mercy facilities: scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance.
• Ensure patient data accuracy and populate records with attention to detail.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance carriers, Medicare guidelines and applicable regulations.

Connaissances

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

10-key calculator

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Billing systems

Description du poste

Find your calling at Mercy!
The Patient Access Representative is often the first point of contact for our patients and therefore must represent Mercy with the highest standard of customer service, compassion and perform all duties in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.

Find your calling at Mercy!
The Patient Access Representative is often the first point of contact for our patients and therefore must represent Mercy with the highest standard of customer service, compassion and perform all duties in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
The Patient Access Representative will facilitate all components of the patient's entrance into any Mercy facility. This may include scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance including pre-visit collection. The Patient Access Representative will be responsible for ensuring that the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record. This co-worker must have an exceptional attention to detail and maintain knowledge and competence with insurance carriers, Medicare guidelines as well as federal, state and accreditation agencies.

Position Details

Experience and Education Requirements:
1-3 years clerical experience and customer service experience preferred. Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred. High School diploma required; some college helpful.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, excellent telephone etiquette required.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and non-clinical hospital staff and insurance companies.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to work under stress, meet deadlines and perform all daily assignments with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with various computers systems; Ability to use a 10-key calculator and computer keyboard.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.