Patient Access Representative - ED per diem

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Well-being Program

Career Growth

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Part Time Patient Access Representative for Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT. The role covers pre-registration, registration, and admission in the Emergency Department, with emphasis on accuracy and patient-friendly service.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, medical terminology knowledge, and preferred experience in medical office or hospital billing. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to assist diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Medical terminology skills required.
• Relevant medical office, hospital or physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in the Emergency Department
• Performs complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions
• Verifies insurance requirements, obtains and understands insurance benefits
• Secure signatures and all other key information needed to complete billing and collection functions
• Collect or arrange for co-insurance and/or other deposit payment amounts
• Refer self-pay patients to financial counselors; answers patient questions
• Ensure a customer friendly environment between Saint Mary's Hospital and patients, visitors, and physicians upon initial contact

Skills

Medical terminology

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions in the Emergency Department at Saint Mary's Hospital

What you will do

• Register patients in the Emergency Department


• Performs complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions


• Verifies insurance requirements, obtains and understands insurance benefits


• Secure signatures and all other key information needed to complete billing and collection functions


• Collect or arrange for co-insurance and/or other deposit payment amounts


• Refer self-pay patients to financial counselors; answers patient questions


• Ensure a customer friendly environment between Saint Mary's Hospital and patients, visitors, and physicians upon initial contact

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, college preferred


• Medical terminology skills


• Relevant medical office, hospital / physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred


• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Position Highlights

• Per Diem - shift and weekend differentials will apply

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $17.50 - $25.00 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

For Full-Time our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage


• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match


• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities


• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance


• Well-being Initiative


• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran