Patient Access Representative, Full Time (36 hrs)

Mercy; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Access Representative to be the first point of contact for patients at our facility. You will manage scheduling, registration, benefit verification, and pre-certification tasks while ensuring accurate patient records.

You will interact with patients, physicians, and staff with professional communication, accurate data entry, and a compassionate service approach aligned with Mercy standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years clerical and customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
• High School diploma required; some college helpful.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, register, and verify benefits for patients.
• Perform pre-certification and financial clearance tasks.
• Ensure accurate patient data in the system.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Medical terminology

Insurance plans knowledge

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Patient Access Representative is often the first point of contact for our patients and therefore must represent Mercy with the highest standard of customer service, compassion and perform all duties in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
The Patient Access Representative will facilitate all components of the patient's entrance into any Mercy facility. This may include scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance including pre-visit collection. The Patient Access Representative will be responsible for ensuring that the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record. This co-worker must have an exceptional attention to detail and maintain knowledge and competence with insurance carriers, Medicare guidelines as well as federal, state and accreditation agencies.

Position Details:

Experience and Education Requirements:

• 1-3 years clerical experience and customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
• High School diploma required; some college helpful.
• - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, excellent telephone etiquette required.
• - Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and non-clinical hospital staff and insurance companies.
• - Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• - Ability to work under stress, meet deadlines and perform all daily assignments with a high level of accuracy.
• - Knowledgeable and experienced with various computers systems; Ability to use a 10-key calculator and computer keyboard.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you’ll grow with us.