Patient Access Specialist - Part Time

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

11h • $20

About The Position

Overview Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. Responsibilities Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Part Time, 20-hour, Patient Access Specialist to join our team! This postion pays $20.00 per hour. Position Summary: The Patient Access Specialist, reporting directly to the Patient Access Manager, is responsible for overseeing patient admitting and registration processes in compliance with hospital and departmental policies. This role includes managing and maintaining the accuracy of the Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI), particularly during system downtimes or non-coverage hours in the Health Information Management (HIM) department. Key tasks involve identifying and resolving duplicate medical record numbers, merging and unmerging patient records as needed, and coordinating with various areas of the healthcare system to ensure seamless operations. Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. One to three years relevant experience preferred, including knowledge of admitting and registration policies and procedures. Able to effectively communicate in English and preferably in French, both verbally and in writing. Able to communicate effectively with professional staff, families and patients. Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrates a keen understanding of the significant patient safety implications of maintaining a unique patient identifier in the electronic medical record environment. Ability to multi-task and work under pressure. Employment Status Part Time < 60 Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One to three years relevant experience preferred, including knowledge of admitting and registration policies and procedures.
• Able to effectively communicate in English and preferably in French, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to communicate effectively with professional staff, families and patients.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates a keen understanding of the significant patient safety implications of maintaining a unique patient identifier in the electronic medical record environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• overseeing patient admitting and registration processes in compliance with hospital and departmental policies
• managing and maintaining the accuracy of the Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI), particularly during system downtimes or non-coverage hours in the Health Information Management (HIM) department
• identifying and resolving duplicate medical record numbers
• merging and unmerging patient records as needed
• coordinating with various areas of the healthcare system to ensure seamless operations

What This Job Offers

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