Patient Access Assistant

CentraCare Health • Willmar, MN

111d • $17 - $25

About The Position

Enjoy a rewarding career at CentraCare as a Patient Access Assistant at CentraCare Willmar Clinic! Our Patient Access Assistants perform registration for patients. Receive on-the-job training from a supportive team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• One to two year post high school training in clerical, secretarial or business area preferred but not required
• One-year prior experience in scheduling, billing, patient access, accounts receivable and/or collections experience in healthcare (clinic or hospital) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient interaction
• Registration for appointments
• Scheduling appointments or transmitting information to other departments
• Patient insurance verification
• Processing 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.

Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $17.93 per hour and increases with experience
• Pay range: $18.28 - $25.54 per hour
• Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED