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.

• Full Time - Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours
• 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

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.

• 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

• High School Degree or GED
• Associates Degree preferred but not required

• Prior experience in patient registration/healthcare preferred but not required
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred but not required

• 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

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected]