Patient Access Representative, PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Representative who serves as the first point of contact for patients, delivering compassionate service and accurate data collection. You will assist with scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification, and financial clearance to ensure smooth facility entry and informed financial responsibility discussions.

The role requires 1–3 years of clerical and customer service experience, with preferred familiarity in medical terminology and

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate patient entrance into Mercy facilities including scheduling, registration, and verification.
• Obtain and populate accurate patient data into records; explain financial responsibilities.
• Communicate payment options and obtain financial clearance as needed.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure compliance with billing workflows.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma

Some college

Descripción del empleo

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 caregiver must have exceptional attention to detail and maintain knowledge and competence with insurance carriers, Medicare guidelines as well as federal, state and accreditation agencies. This may include scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification, financial clearance, and the collection of patient financial responsibility before or at the time of service. The Patient Access Representative is responsible for communicating applicable financial responsibility, requesting payment, explaining available payment options and financial assistance resources, and accurately documenting the outcome of each required financial conversation.

Position Details

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.
• Ability to discuss patient financial responsibility, outstanding balances, payment options, and financial assistance resources with confidence, professionalism, empathy, and accountability.
• Ability to respond appropriately to patient questions or concerns, explain available financial resources, and complete required referrals.
• Ability to consistently follow and document established patient financial engagement and collection workflows.

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.