Patient Access - Registration (PAS)
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
MN
Summary
The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for accurately processing patient registrations and collecting pertinent data at the point of entry. They must manage high-stress situations while maintaining effective communication with patients and collaborating with billing and coding departments.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Super One Clinic - Crosby, MN, Position Type: Part-time (.45 FTE, 36 hours/pay period), Salary Range: $19.70 - $24.81, Job Shift: 8-hour Day Shift, Job Category: Every other weekend, Empower patient care through effective registration and communication.
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 - Registration (PAS)
The Patient Access Specialist-Registration role primarily involves processing patient registrations accurately and efficiently, ensuring all pertinent data is collected at the point of entry. This position requires constant engagement with patients and their representatives, handling sensitive information with discretion and adhering to privacy protocols. Challenges include navigating high-stress situations and managing complex data under tight deadlines. The specialist collaborates closely with billing, coding, and other registration staff to enhance registration accuracy and address discrepancies. A typical day involves multitasking between direct patient interactions, document management, and intra-departmental communication, all aimed at maximizing both operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
About the Hospital Admitting Department
First Impression, Lasting Impact
In Hospital Admitting at CRMC, we are the first point of contact for patients and our team ensures that every patient encounter is smooth, accurate, and stress-free. We complete much more than just an administrative function, we set the tone for the patient’s entire healthcare journey, helping them feel supported, informed, and cared for from the very start. What makes Hospital Admitting unique is our ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Every day, we navigate insurance verifications, scheduling changes, and unexpected patient needs, all while providing compassionate customer service. Our team operates on the belief that a positive attitude, teamwork, and flexibility make all the difference—not just for patients, but for each other. We take pride in creating a strong sense of family among our coworkers, working together to overcome challenges, and ensuring that patients always feel like their needs come first.
Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)
Ability to work independently
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
Successful completion of data entry and clerical assessments administered by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Staff.
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.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. 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.
A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at [email protected]. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email [email protected] for assistance.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a nonprofit critical access hospital serving the Brainerd Lakes region of Minnesota with comprehensive primary and specialty care.
Founded in 1964 through community support, CRMC remains rooted in the independence and resilience that define the Cuyuna Range. Today, we care for more than 60,000 residents across Aitkin, Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood, Ironton, Longville, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, and surrounding rural communities.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿
• 25-bed critical access hospital
• Primary and specialty care clinics in Crosby, Baxter, Breezy Point, Longville, and Super One in Crosby
• Nisswa clinic opening Spring/Summer 2026
• Emergency services, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation
• Senior living in partnership with Presbyterian Homes & Services
Despite our rural location, CRMC has made significant investments in advanced technology and specialty services, reducing the need for patients to travel outside the region for care.
𝗕𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 133+ physicians and advanced practice providers
• Nearly 900 employees
• 240,000+ outpatient visits annually
• 10,600+ emergency department visits
• 232 babies delivered in FY2024
From three physicians and 20 employees to a regional healthcare leader generating more than $190 million in annual net patient revenue, CRMC continues to grow through innovation, strong leadership, and community trust.
We remain committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care close to home — today and for generations to come.
Founded
1964
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Crosby, MN
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a nonprofit critical access hospital serving the Brainerd Lakes region of Minnesota with comprehensive primary and specialty care.
Founded in 1964 through community support, CRMC remains rooted in the independence and resilience that define the Cuyuna Range. Today, we care for more than 60,000 residents across Aitkin, Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood, Ironton, Longville, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, and surrounding rural communities.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿
• 25-bed critical access hospital
• Primary and specialty care clinics in Crosby, Baxter, Breezy Point, Longville, and Super One in Crosby
• Nisswa clinic opening Spring/Summer 2026
• Emergency services, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation
• Senior living in partnership with Presbyterian Homes & Services
Despite our rural location, CRMC has made significant investments in advanced technology and specialty services, reducing the need for patients to travel outside the region for care.
𝗕𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 133+ physicians and advanced practice providers
• Nearly 900 employees
• 240,000+ outpatient visits annually
• 10,600+ emergency department visits
• 232 babies delivered in FY2024
From three physicians and 20 employees to a regional healthcare leader generating more than $190 million in annual net patient revenue, CRMC continues to grow through innovation, strong leadership, and community trust.
We remain committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care close to home — today and for generations to come.
Founded
1964
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Crosby, MN