Patient Access Rep - Per Diem

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Work/Life balance

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Access Representative to greet, pre-register and register patients, verify insurance, and coordinate pre-certification needs. This role also involves performing medical necessity checks and obtaining patient signatures for required forms.

The position emphasizes professional customer service, timely problem resolution, and coordination with physicians, staff, and other hospital colleagues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide professional, quality customer service, timely resolution to customer problems.
• Coordinate revenue cycle related issues to patients, physicians, physician office staff and other hospital colleagues.
• Rotate into various areas of patient access and work a variety of shifts.

Skills

Insurance verification

Medical office customer service

Outpatient Registration

HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (Preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

Job Title: Patient Access Rep

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift: PRN, days, nights primarily. Weekend and holiday requirements. Location: Nazareth Hospital - Philadelphia, PA

Position Purpose

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Position Highlights

• 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

About us:

Nazareth Hospital

serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs.Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical,surgicaland therapeutic care withstate-of-the-arttechnology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community.

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.