Patient Access Clerk/Scheduler

Riverwood Healthcare Center; Aitkin (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness benefits with on-site fitness

Time off package

Job summary

Riverwood Healthcare Center is seeking a friendly Patient Access Clerk in Aitkin, MN to verify patient demographics, update insurance information, collect documentation, and schedule appointments. You will be the first point of contact, delivering courteous service in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, familiarity with EHR and scheduling systems, and strong communication and HIPAA knowledge to ensure data accuracy and smooth patient flow throughout the clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in patient registration, scheduling, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficiency with EHR and scheduling systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Verify and update patient demographics and insurance information.
• Collect required documentation and schedule patient appointments.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and providers.
• Ensure timely scheduling and accurate data for patient access.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

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Full Time Aitkin, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1135

Salary Range: $19.07 To $22.17 Hourly

About the Position:

The Patient Access Clerk is responsible for verifying and updating patient demographic and insurance information, collecting necessary documentation, and scheduling patient appointments. This role ensures a smooth and efficient scheduling process while delivering excellent customer service to patients and providers. The patient access clerk plays a critical role in patient access, ensuring timely scheduling, verifying insurance eligibility, and providing necessary instructions to patients.

What we are looking for:

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in patient registration, scheduling, or a healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and scheduling systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and HIPAA compliance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.

What we offer:

At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.

Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Please Note:

Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

About us:

Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-­art surgical center.

Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.