Patient Access Specialist

Dermatology Consultants Pa; Woodbury (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

No evenings or weekends

401K & profit sharing

Cosmetic services discounts

Free parking

PTO & holidays

Wellness program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Dermatology Consultants, P.A. in Woodbury, MN seeks an experienced Patient Access Specialist to schedule appointments, collect demographic and insurance data, verify eligibility, and register patients. The role offers remote or hybrid work options and a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include handling a multi-line phone, using the Cerner scheduling system, confirming appointments, and maintaining confidentiality. Requirements: HS diploma and 1–2 years in healthcare scheduling or reception.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in scheduling or reception in a healthcare setting.
• Experience scheduling appointments, registering patients, and verifying insurance information.
• Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients on the phone.
• Ability to travel to East Metro locations as a float receptionist.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered customer service using a multi-line telephone.
• Schedule patient appointments using Cerner meeting patients' needs and physician availability.
• Register patients, verify/update data, and prepare welcome packets/letters.
• Verify insurance eligibility and manage referrals as needed.
• Occasionally float to other clinic locations and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Appointment scheduling

Phone communication

Verifying insurance

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner scheduling

Multi-line telephone

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Woodbury/Admin Office - Woodbury, MN 55125Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Day

Join a Top Workplace!! A multi-year Star Tribune Top Workplace award winner, Dermatology Consultants, recently celebrated 77 years in business. Founded in 1949, we are a thriving private dermatology practice with 23 providers across four East Metro clinic locations.

The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for making appointments for patients following Dermatology Consultants’ procedures. The Patient Access Specialist assists patients on the telephone, schedules appointments, gathers accurate demographic information and insurance information, and registers patients. This position offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work options.

Dermatology Consultants offers employees:

• Competitive Salary; holiday bonus eligibility
• No Evenings or Weekends
• Generous Company-funded 401K and Profit Sharing
• Discounts on Cosmetic Services (including Botox, laser hair removal, facials and more)
• Free Parking
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-sponsored Wellness program
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident, HSA, FSA, Legal, tuition reimbursement, uniform allowance

Starting Pay Range:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide patient-centered customer service, using a multi-line telephone in a pleasant manner
• Schedule patient appointments using the computerized scheduling system (Cerner) which best meet the needs of the patient in adherence with our physicians’ schedule and availability
• Register patients, verify and update patient data, prepare necessary confirmation letters, welcome packets and forms to send to patients
• Verify insurance eligibility
• Reschedule and cancel appointments as needed
• Occasionally work as a Float Medical Receptionist at the Front Desk in any of the four clinic locations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient health information
• Other clerical duties as assigned such as online appointment requests, scheduling interpreters, patient portal invitations and referrals

Minimum Requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in scheduling or reception in a healthcare setting
• Experience scheduling appointments, registering patients, and obtaining/verifying insurance information
• Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients and others on the phone
• Ability to occasionally travel to four East Metro clinic locations as a float medical receptionist
• Knowledge of customer service principles and techniques
• Ability to navigate computerized scheduling system (Cerner) and to operate standard office equipment including multi-line telephone, computer and fax machine
• Knowledge of insurance preferred

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:45 pm

Dermatology Consultants, P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer