PATIENT ACCESS CLERK

North Star Health Alliance • Carthage, NY

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About The Position

The Patient Access Clerk performs a variety of secretarial, clerical, and receptionist duties. The role receives, interviews, and registers all visits directly into the computer system, processes necessary releases and forms, and obtains patient authorizations for inpatient stays within 24 hours.

This is a full-time, day-shift floating position at CAH. The listed schedule is 7 a.m.–3 p.m., with various shifts as needed. The stated pay range is $19.68–$26.86+. Pay may be modified and is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Requirements

• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Typing speed of 40 WPM.
• Data processing (keyboarding) experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and with interruptions.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with various patient age groups, primarily adults.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, interview, and register all visits directly into the computer system.
• Process necessary releases and forms.
• Obtain patient authorizations for inpatient stays within 24 hours.
• Perform secretarial, clerical, and receptionist duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED