Patient Access Representative - 40hr Days

Patient Access Representative

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for pre-registration, registration, and admission functions in Central Registration at Saint Mary's Hospital.

What You Will Do:

• Perform complete and accurate pre-registrations, registration, and admission functions
• Verify insurance requirements, obtain and understand insurance benefits
• Secure signatures and all other key information needed to complete billing and collection functions
• Collect or arrange for co-insurance and/or other deposit payment amounts
• Refer self-pay patients to financial counselors; answers patient questions

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• Medical terminology skills
• Relevant medical office, hospital / physicians billing or patient registration experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Full time 40hrs/week on days --must be available for any 8 hour shift between the hours of 5am to 5pm
• Every other Saturday 7a-11a-- Differentials apply
• Orientation/training is dayshift 8a-4:30p Mon-Fri for 2-3 weeks. May require time in Springfield at Mercy Medical Center depending on how far away you live
• 3rd week required for new hire with less than 1 year experience doing patient registration in a hospital setting
• Great benefits and health insurance - starting day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

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.