Patient Access Representative

Mount Carmel Health System; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings account with match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Relocation assistance

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a part-time Patient Financial Specialist I in Westerville, Ohio. This role involves ensuring the collection of accurate registration information, assisting patients with their financial responsibilities, and facilitating payment collection.

You will be part of a team committed to providing quality patient care and supporting colleagues in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Prefer an Associate's Degree in HealthCare Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years experience in a relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Register patients
• Verify insurance
• Communicate with patients
• Perform soft collection when registering patients
• Use EPIC for registration
• Understand third-party payor requirements.

Skills

Patient communication

Insurance verification

Data collection

Soft collection

CPT and ICD coding

Using EPIC

Education

Associate's Degree in HealthCare Administration

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sat 6:30p-2a

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description:

Sun 6:30p-2a
Tue 7p-1a
Fri 6:30p-1a

Sat 6:30p-2a

Position Purpose:

• Patient Financial Specialist I; Ensures the collection of accurate and complete registration/admission information and completion of required forms for all patients. Ensures collections of patient deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance and deposits. Gathers and evaluates confidential patient financial data for purposes of determining patient qualification for financial assistance and/or patient financial responsibility. Collects payments and facilitates resolution of billing questions. Acts as an information resource to other departments and physician offices. Understands relation between diagnosis and procedure using CPT and ICD-9 coding to ensure compliance with third party regulations. Understands Medicare, Medicaid and other third party information requirements and adheres to all third party regulations. Abides by all pertinent legislation regarding use/disclosure of medical and financial information, debt collection and credit reporting. Establishes payment arrangements for patients and evaluates past account history. Abides by the department Service vision.

• Specialty: Emergency Room

• Location: 500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081

• Hours: Sunday 6:30pm - 2:00am, Tuesday 7:00pm - 1:00am, Friday 6:30pm - 1:00am, Saturday 6:30pm - 2:00am

What You Will Do:

• Register patients

• Verify insurance

• Patient communication

• Soft collection when registering patients

• Using EPIC

• Demonstrates understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and other third party information requirements and adheres to all third party regulations.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of third-party payor benefits and requirements, and regulations impacting registration procedures.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of CPT and ICD 9 coding and payor reimbursement methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Prefer an Associate's Degree in HealthCare Administration, Business Administration or related field. High School Diploma or GED is required. Demonstrated experience may be used in lieu of degree.

• Experience: Prefer minimum of three years experience in a physician's office, clinic, hospital business office, financial service setting, or related area dealing with the public in collection of data and funds

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America's Best State Employers.

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Employee recognition programs.

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.

• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

• Employee Referral Rewards program.

• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

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.