Patient Access Assistant

Job description

Enjoy a rewarding career at CentraCare as a Patient Access Assistant at CentraCare Willmar! Our Patient Access Assistants perform registration for patients in the clinic setting. Receive on-the-job training from a supportive team.
Summary
• Direct patient interaction
• Registration for appointments
• Scheduling appointments or transmit information to other departments
• Patient insurance verification
• Process documents of a complex nature checking for accuracy and completeness
• Responsible for obtaining and identifying information necessary to produce billable patient accounts.
• Support and implement patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.
• Apply detailed knowledge of facility procedures related to the work performed.

Schedule
• Full-Time | 80 hours every two weeks
• Tues 12:00PM to 7:30PM, Wed 7:30AM to 7:30PM, Every other Thurs 7:30AM to 7:30PM, Every other Fri 7:30AM to 7:30P
• Also includes every other weekend rotation, 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Pay and Benefits
• Starting pay begins at $20.31 per hour and increases with experience
• Pay range: $20.31- $30.47 per hour
• Full-time benefits : Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• One to two years of clerical, administrative or customer service experience
• One year of prior experience in scheduling, billing, patient access, accounts receivable and/or collections experience in healthcare (clinic or hospital) preferred but not 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.