FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE: Patient Access Float

DEPARTMENT: Horizon Healthcare Clinics

STATUS: Full Time; Nonexempt

HOURS: Monday-Friday 830a-5p (40 Hours per Week)

SALARY RANGE: $17.50 - $22

POSTING DATE: 2/13/2025

At Fairfield Memorial Hospital, we seek highly skilled, compassionate employees to continue our healing mission: to positively influence the health of those we serve. Our team is committed to providing the best possible patient experience. FMH is also committed to providing our team members with an environment that allows them to do their best work while providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.

NATURE OF WORK:

Horizon Healthcare’s patient access specialist meets daily needs of the clinic and coordinates with the nursing staff, physician, Chief Operating Officer, and Director to reach departmental goals, follow patient safety procedures, and compliance with hospital and governmental policies and procedures.

Responsible for welcoming patients, collecting, entering and maintaining accurate patient demographics, consents, and insurance records in two Electronic Health Records. Schedules appointments, verifies insurance information, form completion and patient signatures are obtained. Answers multi-line phone system, collects patient payments, scans and files PHI to patient account or chart per procedure. Compiles data needed for FMH billing department. Assists clinical staff to sustain an efficient practice. Also, coordinates with key hospital departments or outside entities to handle needs of the behavioral health clinic and its patients including referrals, obtaining outside records or accepting referrals. Timely and accurate work produced is vital.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

High-School diploma with healthcare related classes beneficial.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience with electronic medical record, handling of protected health information, registration and insurance verification in a medical office or hospital setting preferred. Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word experience preferred. Knowledge of general office business equipment and Internet skills.

SKILLS:

Excellent keyboarding, customer service, organization and communication skills needed. Ability to work effectively in stressful situations through prioritization and multi-tasking as well as providing excellent customer service is important. Leadership and problem solving to support the daily needs of the clinic. Microsoft proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel.

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 457 Retirement Plan
• PPO Health Insurance Plan
• HDHP Health Insurance Plan w/ Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off (Holiday/Personal/Vacation)
• Sick Time
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Referral Bonuses
• Professional Development Opportunities

WHAT FMH HAVE TO OFFER:
When working with FMH, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, with company match, referral bonuses and more. FMH is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. FMH believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.