Patient Access/Registration Assistant

CentraCare•Redwood Falls, MN

1d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy a rewarding career at CentraCare as a Patient Access Assistant at the Redwood Hospital! Our Patient Access Assistants perform registration for CentraCare patients. This includes positions within the hospital and clinic settings. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Excellent customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills required

Nice To Haves

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 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.