What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access / Registration 40hr days position at Trinity Health Of New England?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Come join the Patient Access team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England!
Please read Schedule and Training requirements under Position Highlights below!
Position Purpose
The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions for the Emergency Department at Mercy Medical Center.
What You Will Do
Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Come join the Patient Access team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England!
Please read Schedule and Training requirements under Position Highlights below!
Position Purpose
The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration and admission functions for the Emergency Department at Mercy Medical Center.
What You Will Do
- Verify insurance requirements; obtain and understand insurance benefits
- Responsible for upfront collections, co-pays and deductibles
- Ensure that all entries concerning demographic, financial and advanced directives are accurate
- Interview all patients to obtain demographic and financial information, inputs data into EMR system. Identifies party that can legally authorize services. Sort and distribute all appropriate copies and completes all phases of registration process, i.e. other papers, patient bracelet, patient rights, Health Care Proxy info
- Explain hospital policies or regulations concerning valuables, patient’s rights, health care proxy, Notice to Medicare beneficiaries, and hospital mission
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, college preferred
- Medical terminology skills
- Relevant medical office, hospital / physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred
- 40 Hours per Week - 1st shift/Days rotating schedule including every other weekend in the ED
- Initial TRAINING requires 2 weeks of Mon-Fri dayshift
- Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
