Patient Service Representative, Emergency Services: University Hospital, ER (Full Time)

Patient Service Representative Emergency Services

Shift: Wednesday through Saturday 9:00PM to 7:00AM Department: University Hospital Compensation:

· Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience

· Special Pay: Additional $.50 per hour until 06/28/2026

· Shift Differentials:

o Additional $1.00 per hour for weekend shift

· Choose Between Sign-On Bonus

o Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

About The Job

MU Health Care is searching for a Patient Service Representative Emergency Services who embodies compassion and collaboration. Join us in creating an exceptional patient experience where your warm demeanor and problem-solving skills shine. As a Patient Service Representative Emergency Services, you'll be the friendly face that patients and families encounter, ensuring their comfort and addressing any concerns. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining organized and inviting spaces, reflecting our commitment to quality care. Embrace our Culture of Yes to Care, Deliver, Innovate, and Serve as you manage patient interactions, medical records, and cutting-edge technology. If you're excited to contribute to a patient-centric healthcare future, apply now and be a part of our transformative team.

About Mu Health Care

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Employee Benefits

· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

· Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

· Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

· Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

· See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Detailed Job Description

Verify eligibility for insurance benefits with payor/insurance company on a timely basis. Submit Emergency Department Notice of Admissions critical in securing payment for the encounter (VA patients). Process high volume of acutely ill patients in poor condition with constant patient turnover. Accurately identify patients in highly acute conditions in order to protect patient safety and prevent medical record duplicates through best practice registration processes and policies.

Execute disaster preparedness protocols and policies related to high volume of unidentified patients in emergency mass influx events. Keep abreast of regulatory agency requirements specific to the Emergency Room department as well as inpatients to the health system. Possess knowledge of level of cares to assess what patient types can be transferred back to the Emergency room in acute scenarios preventing duplicate encounters. Screen uninsured patients' eligibility for Medicaid expansion. Prioritize multiple tasks within short period of time; for example, trauma arrivals and communications with EMS; strong collaboration skills required to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Perform bedside registration process between ED PSR and patient/family; ensures obtaining verification so accurate insurance benefits are applied for each patient. Communicate with patient families experiencing emotional events while providing support and acting as a liaison between clinical staff and families regarding patient needs. Resolve volume of technical errors and issues that impede patient care; must be able to independently make correct decisions to ensure proper patient care occurs. Adapt to an unpredictable environment and deescalate agitated and sometimes aggressive patients in a professional manner, display empathy to patients in a professional manner. Responsible for reporting to work in timely manner for all scheduled shifts. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Six (6) months of experience with frontline customer service and guest relations duties and skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a health care setting, hospital admissions, registration, medical office, and use of medical terminology strongly preferred.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.