Patient Access Assistant at CentraCare

Monticello, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

32.21

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Registration, Appointment Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Medical Terminology, Customer Service, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Patient Safety Protocols, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Find your purpose assisting our patients at CentraCare as a Patient Access Assistant! Our Patient Access Assistants take on the vital role of registering patients at CentraCare. In this role you will be working evenings in hospital with the Emergency Department. This role requires independent analysis, judgment, and comprehensive knowledge of facility procedures. Responsibilities entail obtaining and verifying information to establish billable patient accounts. Moreover, you will maintain and enforce patient safety and other safety protocols as necessary. Your responsibilities will include direct patient interaction, registering patients for appointments, scheduling appointments, communicating information to other departments, and confirming insurance details to ensure the accuracy and integrity of processed documents. Schedule: * Part-time 32 hours every two weeks * Variable shifts Monday-Friday * 8-hour shift between 6am-5:30pm * Rotating weekends * Rotating holidays Pay and Benefits: * Starting pay at $21.30 per hour, however we pay more for experience. * Pay Range: $21.30 - $32.21 per hour * Benefits include vacation accrual, retirement, employee discounts and more! * On-the-job training * An environment where employees are supported in building their skills * Open communication amongst the team and leaders Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required. * 2 years related office experience. * Medical Terminology preferred. * One to two year post high school training in clerical, secretarial or business area preferred. * One-year prior scheduling, billing, patient access, accounts receivable and/or collections experience in healthcare, preferably in a clinic or hospital preferred. * Customer services skills are essential. * Good verbal and written communications skills required. CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Responsibilities

The Patient Access Assistant is responsible for registering patients, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance details to establish billable accounts. The role also involves maintaining patient safety protocols and communicating essential information across hospital departments.