Representative I, Patient Access

Holy Cross Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Part-time Representative I, Patient Access for day shifts. The role focuses on obtaining and verifying demographic and financial information before or during patient registration and ensuring accuracy and privacy throughout the process.

Responsibilities include delivering excellent customer service to patients and staff, communicating insurance details to relevant teams, and, when needed, entering lab or radiology orders while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred; Spanish may be required in some settings.
• Hospital/healthcare registration or billing experience preferred.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office and email.
• Typing speed 45 wpm or higher required.
• Excellent telephone customer service and strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to stand for long periods and assist patients, including wheelchair transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, physician offices, third-party payers and coworkers.
• Communicate financial/insurance information to case management and financial counseling; complete managed care notifications.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per privacy and security policies.
• May enter laboratory and radiology orders when needed.
• Assess patient financial status and collect signatures and payments prior to or at service time to minimize financial risk.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish

Customer service

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Typing 45 wpm

Phone etiquette

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Description

Job Title: Representative I, Patient Access

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Job Title: Representative I, Patient Access

Employment Type: Part-time

Shift: Day

Location: Silver Spring

Position Purpose

• Responsible for obtaining and verifying demographic and financial information for all inpatients and outpatients prior to or during the registration process.

As a “Representative I, Patient Access” You Will

• Excellent customer service skills are utilized in all dealings with patients, family members, physician offices, third party payers and co-workers.
• Financial/insurance information is communicated to case management and financial counseling staff when appropriate. Completes all managed care notification requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and always adheres to hospital privacy and security policies.
• May be required to enter laboratory and radiology orders, when necessary.
• Minimizes the financial risk of providing services by assessing the patient’s financial status, verifying and entering accurate patient information into the registration system, obtaining signatures on all required hospital and regulatory forms and obtaining applicable patient payments prior to or at the time services are provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written form. Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred. Spanish may be required for this position in specific settings.
• Experience in a hospital and/or other health care setting, preferably in registration, billing, cash collections or insurance requirements. Familiarity with third party/insurance payers and medical terminology preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of computers. Specifically, Microsoft products and email.
• Typing skills of 45 wpm or higher required.
• Excellent telephone customer service skills, strong interpersonal communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Willingness to transport patients by wheelchair, meet patient age-specific needs,
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Pay Range: $17.65 - $23.85

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Non-benefit eligible Roles]

• Under 0.3 FTE (16 hours weekly) or per diem roles**

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Position Highlights

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health‑care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary‑care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community‑based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high‑quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.