Representative, Patient Access

Trinity Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Daily pay

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Retirement with employer match

Colleague Referral Program

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston in Michigan is seeking a Patient Access Representative II for the Emergency Department. This fully on-site role supports outpatient and inpatient registration, insurance verification, and patient financial interactions.

Training is on day shift 8am-4:30pm for 6 to 10 weeks, with the position then operating on an evening shift. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within one year of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused customer service within the Emergency Department.
• Performs outpatient and/or inpatient registration and insurance verification functions.
• Collects patient financial liability payments.
• Ensures patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications & referrals.
• Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families and physician offices.
• Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and Trinity Health policies.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Diagnostic coding

Procedural coding

Explain insurance benefits

Education

High School diploma or GED

HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA within 1 year of hire

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Evening ShiftDescription:Full Time or Part Time Available as of 08/14/2026
Training Schedule is on Day shift 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday for 6 weeks to 10 weeks depending on a variety of circumstances.

Department: Emergency Department, Radiology

Location: Trinity HealthLivingston

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
• Benefitseffective onDay 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 servicewithin 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 physicianoffices.

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

MinimumQualifications:

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

Essential Functions:

• Research,collect,andanalyzeinformation.
• Identifyopportunities,developsolutions,and leadthrough resolution.
• Collaborates on performance improvement activities asindicatedby outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience.
• Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.
• Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, createreports,and developeducational 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 defineanddemonstrateprogress,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 & guidelinestoensure 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 & / orsmell. 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, remembermultiple 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 verbalcommunications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with somebackground 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, diagnosticcoding,and proceduralcodingis 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.