Representative, Patient Access

Trinity Health MI; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits on Day One

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston is seeking a Patient Access Rep II to support the Emergency Department. This on-site role handles outpatient and inpatient registration, insurance verification, and collects financial liabilities while ensuring Medicare and payer requirements are met.

Training is provided; HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within one year is required. Expect full benefits and opportunities for growth within a large Catholic health system.

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and analyze information.
• Identify opportunities, develop solutions, and lead through resolution.
• Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency and patient experience.
• Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.
• Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports, and develop educational materials.
• Synthesizes and analyzes data and provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends and recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy and supporting leadership decision making.
• Leverages program and operational data and measurements to define and demonstrate progress, ROI, and impacts.
• Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable laws, Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, and other policies to ensure ethical and safe work practices.

Education

High School diploma or GED

HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within 1 year of hire

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Department

Emergency Department, Radiology

Location

Trinity Health Livingston

Note

This is a fully on-site role.

This position may be filled as a Patient Access level I or level II based on the prior work experience and matched qualifications of the selected incumbent.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective on Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Provides patient focused customer service within the Emergency Department. Performs outpatient & / or inpatient registration & insurance verification functions; collects patient financial liability payments & ensures that patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications & referrals. Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families, and physician offices.

Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Training Schedule

Training Schedule is on Day shift 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday for 6 weeks to 10 weeks depending on a variety of circumstances.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Essential Functions

• Research, collect, and analyze information.
• Identify opportunities, develop solutions, and lead through resolution.
• Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience.
• Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.
• Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports, and develop educational materials.
• Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making.
• Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define and demonstrate progress, ROI, and impacts.
• Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Work Conditions

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound & / or smell. Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.).
• Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions. Occasional
• Exposure to interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations. Frequent
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. Continuous
• Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise. Continuous
• Sit with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Continuous
• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE). Frequent
• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Occasional
• Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling. Frequent
• Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients). Occasional

Additional Functions Of a Patient Access Rep II

• Performs all aspects of the Patient Access Rep I role & is cross trained & performs activities in Pre-Service, Emergency Department & / or Bed Desk

Required Qualifications of a Patient Access Rep II

• Minimum of two (2) years of hospital registration or insurance verification experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic coding, and procedural coding is required.
• Ability to explain insurance benefits.

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.