Patient Access Representative
- Role
- Support
- Experience
- Entry level
- Employment
- Full-time
Open to US only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Front-desk patient role at a hospital: handle scheduling, registration, benefit verification and financial clearance. Needs excellent phone etiquette, organization and attention to detail. High school diploma required; 1-3 yr clerical/customer service experience preferred.
Required skills
Find your calling at Mercy! The Patient Access Representative is often the first point of contact for our patients and therefore must represent Mercy with the highest standard of customer service, compassion and perform all duties in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards. The Patient Access Representative will facilitate all components of the patient's entrance into any Mercy facility. This may include scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance including pre-visit collection. The Patient Access Representative will be responsible for ensuring that the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record. This co-worker must have an exceptional attention to detail and maintain knowledge and competence with insurance carriers, Medicare guidelines as well as federal, state and accreditation agencies. Position Details: Experience and Education Requirements: 1-3 years clerical experience and customer service experience preferred. Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred. High School diploma required; some college helpful. Minimum skills, knowledge and ability requirements: - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, excellent telephone etiquette required. - Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and non-clinical hospital staff and insurance companies. - Strong organizational skills; attention to detail. - Ability to work under stress, meet deadlines and perform all daily assignments with a high level of accuracy. - Knowledgeable and experienced with various computers systems; Ability to use a 10-key calculator and computer keyboard. Physical Requirements: • Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis. • Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
What you'll do
- Facilitate all components of the patient's entrance into any Mercy facility.
- Perform scheduling, registration, benefit verification, pre-certification and financial clearance including health pre-visit collection.
- Ensure the most accurate patient data is obtained and populated into the patient record.
What they require
- High School diploma required.
- 1-3 years clerical experience and customer service experience preferred.
- Experience with medical terminology and insurance plans preferred.
- Excellent telephone etiquette required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under stress, meet deadlines and perform assignments accurately.
- Knowledgeable and experienced with various computer systems.
- Ability to use a 10-key calculator and computer keyboard.
- Physical requirement: ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs regularly; prolonged standing/walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, squat.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plan (for team members working 32+ hours per pay period)
Healthcare organization offering patient care services.