Representative -Patient Access I-Emergency Department-Part time-Days-Cedar Falls

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:  MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center  MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation  MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation  With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.  MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. Join the MercyOne Waterloo Family! We are looking to hire an Emergency Department Representative I Provides patient focused customer service. Performs outpatient & / or inpatient registration & insurance verification functions; collects patient financial liability payments & ensures that patients meet financial requirements including Medicare medical necessity, payer pre-certifications & referrals. Provides general information to hospital users, patients, families & physician offices. As an Emergency Department Registrar at MercyOne Waterloo, you will: Be responsible for coordinating all patient registration activities including greeting patients/families, processing patient registration in an efficient and courteous manner, obtaining accurate patient demographics and insurance information, pre-registering patients, contacting precertification agencies when appropriate, obtaining all necessary consents and serving as the initial point of contact for patients coming into MercyOne Waterloo Register patients who present to the ED for ED services Register patients who present to the hospital for ancillary testing outpatient procedures or hospital admission Verify insurance benefits Collect appropriate deposits and co-payments for services and making referrals to the Insurance Verification team as needed Provide medics and clinical staff any necessary admitting documentation for the ED patients and discussing payment arrangements with patients when appropriate All tasks must be completed in compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, CMS and JCHAO guidelines and regulation Schedule: Part Time 24 hrs a week, 2nd shift, every other weekend, 3 holiday rotations a year. General Requirements: No experience required Medical Terminology; CHAT; computer knowledge and strong computer/keyboarding skills Education: PAR I Entry level position. Minimum one (1) year customer service experience. Patient Access experience preferred. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Waterloo Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.