A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
Patient Access Representative I SSM Health - 3.5 Lake Saint Louis, MO Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Qualifications Customer communication Mindfulness Full Job Description It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital -
Lake Saint Louis Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights:
Schedule :
Varying days, 2 - 10 hour shifts, to include rotating weekends and holidays
Location :
SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital West Qualifications :
Experience with EHR and patient registration preferred, proficient computer skills, and excellent customer service skills 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.
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:
8701250033 PAS - St.
Joseph Hospital West Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
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.
