What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative - Emergency position at Trinity Health Michigan?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Shift/Location:
Full Time, 36 hours/week
Schedule: 6:30am - 7pm
Week 1:Sunday,Monday,Thursday
Week 2:Monday,Thursday,Friday
Week 3:Monday,Thursday,Saturday
Located at the Grand Rapids Emergency Department, Jefferson Ave
About the Position:
In an Emergency Room setting, greets patients and family members and obtains and verifies demographic, clinical, financial and insurance information in the process of registering patients for service delivery. Enters patient/guarantor data in patient accounting system; collects patient signatures on forms; and scans registration documents. Obtains and processes signed physician orders, conducts online insurance eligibility/benefit verification on designated cases, notifies patient/guarantor and collects patient liabilities, and refers appropriate cases to financial counseling for follow-up and consultation. May provide escort and directional support to patients, family members and visitors. Enhances the patient experience throughout all patient interactions, the majority of which are face-to-face.
Requirements:
We are part of Trinity Health, the nation's second-largest Catholic Health System.
You're our number one priority. We care about you as a total person, including your mind, body and spirit, and believe that patient-focused care is the fastest path to healing.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Shift/Location:
Full Time, 36 hours/week
Schedule: 6:30am - 7pm
Week 1:Sunday,Monday,Thursday
Week 2:Monday,Thursday,Friday
Week 3:Monday,Thursday,Saturday
Located at the Grand Rapids Emergency Department, Jefferson Ave
About the Position:
In an Emergency Room setting, greets patients and family members and obtains and verifies demographic, clinical, financial and insurance information in the process of registering patients for service delivery. Enters patient/guarantor data in patient accounting system; collects patient signatures on forms; and scans registration documents. Obtains and processes signed physician orders, conducts online insurance eligibility/benefit verification on designated cases, notifies patient/guarantor and collects patient liabilities, and refers appropriate cases to financial counseling for follow-up and consultation. May provide escort and directional support to patients, family members and visitors. Enhances the patient experience throughout all patient interactions, the majority of which are face-to-face.
Requirements:
- Required: High school diploma. Preferred: Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Data entry skills (50-60 keystrokes per minutes). Prefer one year of applicable experience in a healthcare provider or payer environment.
- Must have fluid experience with various software programs and ability use multiple systems to obtain or validate information during the interview process.
- Basic computer skills. Preferred: Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Required: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills. Interpersonal skills to deal with internal and external customers, including ability to interpret customer needs, recommend and take action to satisfy the customer’s needs. Accuracy, attentiveness to detail and time management skills.
We are part of Trinity Health, the nation's second-largest Catholic Health System.
You're our number one priority. We care about you as a total person, including your mind, body and spirit, and believe that patient-focused care is the fastest path to healing.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.