Patient Access Specialist - Hospital

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking a Patient Registration Clerk to complete patient registrations accurately and timely. You will report work progress and ensure CMS/HIPAA compliance while verifying eligibility for services and handling cash collections.

Join a team committed to high-quality patient care and efficient front-desk operations. The role requires strong communication, basic insurance knowledge, and solid computer skills; shifts are 80 hours biweekly,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Strong verbal and listening communication required.
• Knowledge of basic insurance policies and reimbursement practices.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA and CMS rules.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate complete patient registrations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Report status of work in progress to the supervisor.
• Verify patient eligibility for services.
• Assist with cash collections and payment processing.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and confidentiality in all interactions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Typing / computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

The purpose of this position is to facilitate complete patient registrations in a timely and quality manner and report the status of work in progress. Ensure compliance with CMS rules and regulations, legal document signatures and HIPAA privacy and confidentiality. Verify patient eligibility for services and cash collections.Hours/Shifts80 hours biweekly, shifts on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and every other weekend from 6:30am-3:30pm in the Fergus Falls Hospital.CompensationHourly Wage Range: $18.73 - $23.90. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.Benefit OfferingsLake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.EEOCLake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.Education/Special Skills: A high school diploma or GED.To perform in this position satisfactorily requires good verbal communication and listening skills.Knowledge of basic insurance policies, procedures, and reimbursement practices.Adequate computer/keyboarding skills a must.Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.