Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

The Patient Access Department at Trinity Health Medical Center Brighton and Trinity Health Livingston Hospital serve as a supporting department for all our clinical departments.

Our Patient Access Representatives serve our patients and are located at the Emergency room entrance, the radiology check in areas, the lab check in area and admitting. We ensure that all registrations are complete by verifying demographic information, verifying insurance coverage, scanning in documents, obtaining authorizations, helping with wayfinding and serving our patients and community.

Patient Access rotates between 5 areas that are located both in the Trinity Health Medical Center Brighton and the Trinity Health Livingston Hospital. We support the Emergency department 24/7/365 and our outpatient areas during their hours of operations.

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.

Entry level position. Minimum one (1) year customer service experience. Patient Access experience preferred.

Shift: Evening Shift 3:00pm - 11:00pm, every other weekend and holiday rotation

This position is fully onsite; there is no option to work remotely.

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus: 

Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. 

Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. 

Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.  

Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of Trinity Health policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality & safety are prioritized. 

Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.

Data Management & Analysis: 

Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. 

Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. 

Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts. 

Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. 

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.  

HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.  

PAR I 

Entry level position. Minimum one (1) year customer service experience. Patient Access experience preferred.

           

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

Medical terminology required & knowledge of diagnostic & procedural coding  

Insurance verification with the ability to explain benefits, secure necessary authorizations

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.