What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Assistant position at CentraCare?
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.
Schedule
- Part-Time | 40 hours every two weeks
- Evening shift 3:00PM to 11:30PM
- Every other Weekend rotation | Holiday rotation
Pay and Benefits
- Starting pay begins at $17.83 per hour and increases with experience
- Pay range: $17.83 - $24.92 per hour
- Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
- 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
CentraCare – Redwood was named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. The INDEX is the most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Salary : $18 - $25
