Patient Access Coordinator I

Fairview Range•Mountain Iron, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator I to join the care team at the Fairview Range Clinic in Mt. Iron, Minnesota. The position performs patient registration and scheduling, along with related clerical or secretarial duties. The successful candidate can manage multiple tasks simultaneously and consistently provides excellent customer service. This is a full-time position, scheduled for 72–80 hours per two weeks, with 8-hour day/evening shifts and weekends as needed. The position is located in Mt. Iron and will primarily support Hibbing, with possible coverage in Nashwauk and Hibbing as needed. Fairview Range provides primary and specialty care through clinics in Hibbing, Mountain Iron, and Nashwauk. It is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services and part of a northeastern Minnesota health care network that includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics, and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Verifiable work experience with computers, typing, and telephone duties.

Nice To Haves

Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS).
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience in registration and scheduling.
Experience with insurance verification.
Understanding of various health insurance plans.

Responsibilities

Greet patients promptly and pleasantly and direct them to appropriate locations.
Understand HIPAA and recognize the importance of protected health information (PHI).
Answer telephone calls courteously and efficiently within established timeframes.
Collect and verify patient data and enter it accurately into the electronic medical record (EMR).
Answer patient questions about accounts and insurance.
Process disability, accident, and other forms.