Patient Access Specialist Scheduling Nisswa

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center; Nisswa (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center's Nisswa Clinic is seeking a Patient Access Specialist - Scheduling to accurately schedule appointments, maintain patient data in EMR, and verify demographics and insurance. You will be the primary liaison among patients, providers, and departments, ensuring smooth front‑line support and timely access to care.

The role emphasizes clear communication, adherence to provider preferences, and delivering high‑quality administrative service in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focused and professional.
• Detail‑oriented with accurate data entry skills.
• Resilient and adaptable multitasker.
• Discreet with sensitive patient information.
• Familiar with medical terminology and systems.
• Resourceful with strong problem‑solving ability.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Access Specialist‑Scheduling schedules appointments and upholds provider preferences.
• Maintains patient data within electronic medical records, verifying insurance and demographics.
• Ensures slot availability for optimal patient care and clear information exchange with patients and providers.

Education

Health Care Administrative Specialist program

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Nisswa Clinic - Nisswa, MN 56468
Position Type: Part-time (.5 FTE, 40 hours/pay period)
Salary Range: $20.23 - $25.34
Job Shift: 8-hour Day Shift
Job Category: Every 4th weekend
Be the vital link in patient care coordination.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of a Patient Access - Nisswa Clinic Scheduling (PAS)

The Patient Access Specialist-Scheduling is central in accurately scheduling appointments, upholding provider preferences, and ensuring slot availability for optimal patient care. As the primary facilitator of communication, this role ensures clear information exchange between patients, providers, and other departments, enhancing continual care collaboration. The specialist manages and maintains patient data within electronic medical records, verifying and updating insurance and demographic details for compliance and accuracy. Challenges include multitasking under pressure and adapting to varying patient and provider needs swiftly. Daily tasks are balanced with customer service responsibilities, capturing the essence of front‑line support and efficient administrative performance.

About the Nisswa Clinic Department

Trusted Care, Close to Home

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Nisswa Clinic, we deliver comprehensive, community-based healthcare designed to support lifelong wellness - while also meeting the immediate, same‑day needs of our patients. Serving one of our region’s growing communities, this clinic plays a vital role in expanding access and ensuring timely care close to home. As a trusted destination for preventive care, chronic disease management, and same‑day acute care, our team is often the first point of connection for patients seeking both ongoing support and quick access when something changes. We prioritize being available when patients need us most - whether for a sudden illness, a flare‑up of a chronic condition, or a last‑minute concern. From annual wellness visits and immunizations to managing chronic conditions, we deliver patient‑centered care that balances prevention with responsive, same‑day access. Our providers collaborate closely with specialists and care teams across CRMC to ensure a seamless, coordinated experience - without unnecessary delays. If you’re looking to be part of a team that values relationships, delivers high‑quality care, and is committed to meeting patients in the moment, we invite you to join us at CRMC’s Nisswa Clinic.

Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Customer service focused and professional
• Detail‑oriented with accurate data entry skills
• Resilient and adaptable multitasker
• Discreet with sensitive patient information
• Familiar with medical terminology and systems
• Resourceful with strong problem‑solving ability

Qualifications Education and Experience

Required

N/A

Preferred

• Completion of Health Care Administrative Specialist or similar program or comparable experience in a health care facility
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

• Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran).