MH Patient Access Coordinator I

Job ID:

JR-109974

Entity:

Morton Hospital Location Name:

Morton Hospital City, State:

Taunton, MA Work Type:

PART TIME

Hours Per Week:

16

Shift:

Night Posted Date:

5/22/2026 Ensures the integrity of all data collected at time of registration Ensures accurate patient identification, helps ensure patient safety, collects and/or facilitates accurate and timely payment for services provided, and delivers superior customer service to internal and external customers. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion , Accountability , Respect , and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Greets, receives, and escorts patients as required and consistent with customer service guidelines Collects and verifies patient demographic, insurance eligibility, and financial information/responsibility and accurately documents in hospital computer system(s) Responsible for consistent and accurate use and execution of department SOPs (established operating procedures) and supporting tools, software, websites Identifies current and prior patient responsible balances, educates patients on their financial responsibilities, and collects same Screens self-pay patients, identifies potential solution(s), and facilitates solution application process (manual and/or electronic) or patient payment as appropriate Interviews patients bedside as needed to facilitate timely and effective solutions (ED only) Assists patients in establishing secured installments plans when applicable Ensures all hospital and regulatory requirements are met (including, but not limited to, signatures, distributing patient rights, health care proxies, HIPAA requirements, etc.) Ensures completion of registration paperwork to facilitate efficient patient flow Meets performance standards established by Patient Access leadership, including but not limited to: quality, collections, customer service, screening/solution rates, productivity Delivers exemplary customer service for patients in accordance with hospital expectations/guidelines Works effectively with patient access peers and other hospital departments Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1-2

years experience in a hospital/clinic/physician office or related field preferred Aptitude for/familiarity with patient access tools, systems, and technologies Microsoft Office required, Meditech, Athena preferred Excellent customer service/communications skills Comfortable with collection process Comfortable with securing solutions for uninsured patients Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred Proven ability and/or expressed willingness to work as part of a team

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent required Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Medical Terminology course preferred Associate degree or equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more: Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance Talk or hear Taste or smell Lift up to 10 lbs. The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%: The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%: Stand/walk Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Lift up to 50 lbs Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions Exposure to Work in High Precarious Place Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals Exposure to dust or other irritants Vision Requirements Close vision Distance vision Color vision Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Exposure to a moderate noise level Pay Range $19.43-$28.36 Location Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Work Type 16hrs every Friday and Saturday night shift Work Shift Night Driving Required No Union 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.