Patient Access Representative - Emergency

Trinity Health MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time ER Registration Clerk for 24 hours per week on a 12-hour day shift. Located at the Grand Rapids Emergency Department on Jefferson Ave, this role supports fast-paced patient intake and data collection.

You will greet patients and families, verify demographic, clinical, financial, and insurance information, enter data into the patient accounting system, obtain signatures, and scan forms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Data entry speed 50–60 keystrokes per minute; 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Proficiency with multiple software systems and ability to use multiple systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify demographic, clinical, financial and insurance data during registration.
• Enter data into the patient accounting system and obtain signatures.
• Process signed physician orders and verify insurance benefits.
• Notify patients of liabilities and refer to financial counseling.
• Provide escort and directions to patients and visitors.
• Enhance the patient experience during interactions.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Healthcare software systems

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Shift/Location: Part Time, 24 hours/week

Schedule:

Week 1: Sunday 9a-9:30p, Saturday 6:30a-7p

Week 2: Sunday 6:30a - 7pm, Friday 9a-9:30p

Week 3: Friday 6:30a-7p, Saturday 9a-9:30p

Located at the Grand Rapids Emergency Department, Jefferson Ave

About the Position

In an Emergency Room setting, greets patients and family members and obtains and verifies demographic, clinical, financial and insurance information in the process of registering patients for service delivery. Enters patient/guarantor data in patient accounting system; collects patient signatures on forms; and scans registration documents. Obtains and processes signed physician orders, conducts online insurance eligibility/benefit verification on designated cases, notifies patient/guarantor and collects patient liabilities, and refers appropriate cases to financial counseling for follow-up and consultation. May provide escort and directional support to patients, family members and visitors. Enhances the patient experience throughout all patient interactions, the majority of which are face‑to‑face.

Requirements

• Required: High school diploma. Preferred: Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Data entry skills (50-60 keystrokes per minutes). Prefer one year of applicable experience in a healthcare provider or payer environment.
• Must have fluid experience with various software programs and ability use multiple systems to obtain or validate information during the interview process.
• Basic computer skills. Preferred: Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Required: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills. Interpersonal skills to deal with internal and external customers, including ability to interpret customer needs, recommend and take action to satisfy the customer’s needs. Accuracy, attentiveness to detail and time management skills.

Trinity Health is a non‑profit health care system serving Grand Rapids, Muskegon, the Lakeshore and the surrounding communities. We provide compassionate care, award‑winning expertise, and the latest technology, all in an inclusive, Catholic, faith‑based setting that honors the sacredness and dignity of every person.

We are part of Trinity Health, the nation's second‑largest Catholic Health System.

You're our number one priority. We care about you as a total person, including your mind, body and spirit, and believe that patient‑focused care is the fastest path to healing.

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.