Patient Access Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN, Position Type: Casual (Less than 32 hrs every 2 weeks), Salary Range: $18.18 - $23.20Hourly, Job Category: Billing and Registration, 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.

Compensation:
Hourly Wage Range: $18.18 - $23.20. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Shifts 
Casual (Less than 32 hours bi-weekly), Day Shifts

Benefit Offerings:
Lake 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.

EEOC:
Lake 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.
Qualifications: 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.