Job Details

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Patient Access Intake Representative

*$1,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm with weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Team Leader, Patient Access, performs a wide variety of duties to facilitate patient access throughout the organization. Ensure patient compliance with applicable hospital policy and obtain accurate patient information to ensure patient safety and optimal reimbursement to the organization in accordance with various external regulations. Determine and actively collect patient liabilities.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional courses or training required; Associates Degree preferred.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated very good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including medical-based programs.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other software programs preferred.
• Over three years related health care experience including working with third party payers preferred.
• CHAM (Certified Healthcare Access Manager) or CHAA (Certified Healthcare Access Associate) preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Pay Range

USD $16.55 - USD $27.78 /Hr.