Patient Access Representative Job Listing at Mercy in Washington, MO (Job ID 970735)

Description

Patient Access Representative

Mercy Hospital Washington
901 E 5th Street
Washington, MO 63090

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Hours: Vary

Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
• Generous PTO – Up to 34 days annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and short-term illness
• Paid Parental Leave – Supporting you and your growing family
• 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000/year for continuing education
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution – $100/month for eligible participants
• Paid Volunteer Time – Give back to your community while on the clock
• Free Parking – Convenience that saves you time and money
• Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow within Mercy

Overview:

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.