Patient Access Specialist – ED/Float (Premium Pay)

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay for working in the ED

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson (Festus, MO) seeks a Patient Access Representative to facilitate patient entrance, scheduling, registration and financial clearance. This float position covers Festus and Farmington, with premium pay for ED shifts.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and 1–3 years clerical experience, plus familiarity with insurance plans and medical terminology. Strong communication and data accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–3 years clerical experience preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient entrance into Mercy facilities, including scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance.
• Ensure most accurate patient data is obtained and populated in the patient record; mentor peers as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance carriers, Medicare guidelines and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Telephone etiquette

Attention to detail

Customer service

Medical terminology

Insurance terminology

Computer systems

10-key calculator

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

10-key calculator

Job description

Mercy Hospital Jefferson (Festus, MO) seeks a Patient Access Representative to facilitate patient entrance, scheduling, registration and financial clearance. This float position covers Festus and Farmington, with premium pay for ED shifts.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and 1–3 years clerical experience, plus familiarity with insurance plans and medical terminology. Strong communication and data accuracy are essential.