Patient Access Representative - SS Revenue Cycle - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is seeking a Patient Access Representative to register patients, verify demographics and insurance, and explain financial options. This role emphasizes accuracy in updating medical records and ensuring patient safety and identity protection.

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, transcription of orders, and assisting with patient communication. The position requires strong typing, basic math, and professional interaction with staff and

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Experience in patient registration/healthcare preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Perform registration and basic insurance verification to ensure patient identity for billing.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient records and accounts.
• Manage patient flow and inform supervisor of issues.
• Answer telephone greetings and assist callers in a friendly manner.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Mercy Health

St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children's Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children's Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. The Patient Access Representative is the first line of quality service to our patients and the community, ensuring patient safety and identity protection. In addition, Patient Access services will be responsible for processing patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards and identification, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, transcribing orders, explaining financial options to patients, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently.

Mercy Health

St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children's Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children's Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. The Patient Access Representative is the first line of quality service to our patients and the community, ensuring patient safety and identity protection. In addition, Patient Access services will be responsible for processing patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards and identification, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, transcribing orders, explaining financial options to patients, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent customer service and communications skills with patients, medical staff, and the general public
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Performs registration and basic insurance verification, ensuring accurate patient identity for billing
• Maintains the confidentiality of all patients’ records and accounts
• Ensures patient flow is maintained and informs Supervisor of any department and patient issues immediately
• Ability to answer the telephone using an established greeting and assists callers in a friendly and helpful manner
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Degree or GED
• Associate Degree preferred but not required

Experience

• Prior experience in patient registration/healthcare preferred but not required
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, 40 WPM typing skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Basic math skills

Hours

• Shift:
• Hours:
• Hours per pay period:
• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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