Patient Access Specialist - Part Time

Central Maine Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

27d • $20

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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)
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees