Patient Access Associate Specialist

Ensemble Health Partners

. Perform admitting duties for all patients admitted for hospital services .

Posted 11/11/2026part-timeYoungstown • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $17 - $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient admissions, insurance verification, and compliance checks while providing exceptional customer service. Proficient in using auditing systems and managing patient accounts to ensure accurate billing and collections.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer Service ExperienceMedical Record Number AssignmentCRCR CertificationInsurance VerificationQuality Auditing

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Hard Skills

Medical Necessity ChecksPatient Account Pre-registrationPoint-of-service CollectionsStatistical Data ReportingConsent Form Explanation

Soft Skills

Compassionate Customer ServiceInquisitive MindsetOpenness to Innovation

Tools & Technologies

ABN SoftwareTelephone Switchboard

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDCRCR Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient AccessInsurance EligibilityCompliance ChecksDemographic InformationPayment Plan Options

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform admitting duties for all patients admitted for hospital services
Assign accurate medical record numbers (MRNs)
Complete medical necessity and compliance checks
Provide patient instructions and collect insurance information
Receive and process physician orders
Operate the telephone switchboard
Provide compassionate customer service
Meet assigned point-of-service goals
Use quality auditing and reporting systems to correct accounts
Conduct account audits and provide statistical data to Patient Access leadership
Pre-register patient accounts before visits
Make inbound and outbound calls to obtain demographic, insurance, and patient financial information
Collect point-of-service collections and past-due balances, including payment plan options
Explain consent and patient education forms and obtain required signatures
Review insurance eligibility responses and enter benefit data to support collections and billing
Screen medical necessity using ABN software and distribute and document required forms

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of customer service experience
High School Diploma/GED required
CRCR required within 6 months of hire (company paid)
Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation, including AI
Must reside and be authorized to work within the United States
Must be able to work on-site at Mercy - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus Incentives
Paid certifications
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs
Career advancement
Professional development opportunities
Quarterly and annual incentive programs
Company-paid CRCR certification
Work-life flexibility