Patient Access Representative (PRN)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Access Representative to facilitate the patient entry process at Mercy facilities. You will handle scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification, and financial clearance while ensuring accurate data capture.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure, interacting with patients, physicians and staff to maintain Mercy standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient entrance into Mercy facilities, including scheduling and registration.
• Verify benefits, pre-certification and financial clearance including pre-visit collection.
• Ensure accurate patient data is entered into the record with attention to detail.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Effective communication

Telephone etiquette

Attention to detail

Insurance knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Medical terminology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Insurance systems

10-key calculator

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.

Job Description

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.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

• 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, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and 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.