Patient Access Lead: Registration & Scheduling

Good Samaritan Society; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN, seeks a Lead Patient Access Representative (PAR) to manage patient registration and scheduling. This full-time role involves greeting patients, verifying demographics, handling paperwork, coordinating with billing, and ensuring smooth patient flow within a rural health setting.

The Lead PAR serves as a trainer for scheduling staff, covers absences, and collaborates with nursing teams to optimize appointment coordination while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or equivalent training in a healthcare or business related field is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience in an office setting, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of registration procedures, extensive computer skills, basic knowledge of system applications, billing systems, and third party payers is preferred.
• Medical terminology desired.

Responsibilities

• Register and schedule patients, verify demographics to accurately register and/or schedule, and handle related paperwork.
• Greet patients, collect payments, and coordinate with patient accounts and financial services.

Skills

Customer service

Registration procedures

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

Post secondary education or equivalent training in healthcare or business

Tools

Billing systems

Third party payers

Job description

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN, seeks a Lead Patient Access Representative (PAR) to manage patient registration and scheduling. This full-time role involves greeting patients, verifying demographics, handling paperwork, coordinating with billing, and ensuring smooth patient flow within a rural health setting.

The Lead PAR serves as a trainer for scheduling staff, covers absences, and collaborates with nursing teams to optimize appointment coordination while maintaining confidentiality and