Patient Access Specialist – Emergency Department – St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Patient Access Specialist – Emergency Department

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Shift/Schedule:

Part Time – Scheduled for 24 Weekly Hours (12hr shifts)

Shift Time – Can rotate between 7a-7:30p, 11a-11:30p, and 7p-7:30a

This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend and holiday

Full Time Training (8a-4:30p Mon-Fri, training period can vary case by case)

Job Summary:

The Patient Access Representative is the first line of quality service to our patients and the community, ensuring patient safety and identity protection. In addition, Patient Access services will be responsible for processing patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards and identification, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, transcribing orders, explaining financial options to patients, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently.

Essential Functions:

Provides excellent customer service and communications skills with patients, medical staff, and the general public

Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly

Performs registration and basic insurance verification, ensuring accurate patient identity for billing

Maintains the confidentiality of all patients’ records and accounts

Ensures patient flow is maintained and informs Supervisor of any department and patient issues immediately

Ability to answer the telephone using an established greeting and assists callers in a friendly and helpful manner

Other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Degree or GED

Associate Degree preferred but not required

Experience:

Prior experience in patient registration/healthcare preferred but not required

Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities:

Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, 40 WPM typing skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Basic math skills

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com