Patient Access Representative I

It's more than a career, it's a calling. IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital•

Centralia Worker Type:

Regular Job Highlights:

Schedule :

Varying hours between 5:30am•11pm, to include every other weekend and holiday rotation

Location :

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital•Centralia ,

IL Qualifications :

Patient Access, EHR, Healthcare, and Customer Service experience What Makes This Role Unique This is a high-energy, fast-moving position that requires mindfulness, quick thinking, and exceptional communication skills. No two days are the same — you may be assisting a worried family member, collaborating with a nurse to expedite an urgent admission, or helping a patient understand their next steps. If you thrive in an environment where teamwork, problem-solving, and human connection intersect, this role will be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Why Join SSM Health You will be part of a compassionate, mission-driven organization that values your growth and contribution.

We offer:

Competitive pay and benefits Career development opportunities within a large, integrated health system Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment Bring your heart for service and your talent for communication — and help us make every patient's experience exceptional.

Pay Range:

$18.00•$24.62

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Responsible for communicating with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures and gather the necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information for the procedure.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Gathers information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seeks appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures. Schedules patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinates and communicates schedules. Assists with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization. Provides counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions. Performs clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

None Department:

8701260033 PAS•St.

Mary's Centralia Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave :

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage :

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.