Patient Access Representative

Trinity Health Corp.; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits

Full medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Colleague referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland is seeking a Patient Access Representative I/II for an on-site evening shift in the Emergency Department. The role involves patient registration, verification of insurance, and collection of payments, ensuring compliance with Medicare and payer requirements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within one year. Must have at least two years of hospital registration or verification experience and be able to explain insurance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within one year of hire.
• Minimum of two years hospital registration or insurance verification experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic coding, and procedural coding is required.
• Ability to explain insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused customer service in the Emergency Department.
• Performs outpatient and inpatient registration and insurance verification.
• Collects patient financial liability payments.
• Ensures patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications, and referrals.
• Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families, and physician offices.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within 1 year

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective on Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

Note: This is a fully on-site role

This position may be filled as a Patient Access level I or level II based on the prior work experience and matched qualifications of the selected incumbent.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Evening shift 12pm-8:30pm

Department

Emergency Department

Location

Trinity Health Oakland

Shift available

Evening

Status

Full-time

Minimum rate of pay

$16.92

Position Purpose

Provides patient focused customer service within the Emergency Department. 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, and physician offices.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Essential Functions

• Research, collect, and analyze information.
• Identify opportunities, develop solutions, and lead through resolution.
• Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience.
• Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.
• Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports, and develop educational materials.
• 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 and demonstrate progress, ROI, and 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 to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Additional Functions Of a Patient Access Rep I

• Performs all aspects of the Patient Access Rep I role & is cross trained & performs activities in Pre-Service, Emergency Department & / or Bed Desk

Required Qualifications of a Patient Access Rep II

• Minimum of two (2) years of hospital registration or insurance verification experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic coding, and procedural coding is required.
• Ability to explain insurance benefits.

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.

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