Access Care Representative

EHS Overview:

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift: Evenings

Hours: 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Pay Range: $27.96 - $29.37 per hour

Job Description:

The Access Care Representative participates in the team approach within Access Care to provide a comprehensive, coordinated and seamless service to our patients. Assists the patient through the registration process, obtains current and accurate demographic and insurance information. Validates status of insurance and determines amount to be covered by private carrier. Makes appropriate referrals to assist the uninsured population. Collects required fees and co-pays. Verifies participation in managed care program as well as authorization for hospital services with primary care provider. Schedules all ordered testing for outpatients and pre-surgical individuals.

Requirements/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years related experience and knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to upgrade to technical skills with installation of new technology.