Patient Access Specialist Scheduling Nisswa
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
Nisswa, MN, US
Summary
The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for accurately scheduling patient appointments and maintaining provider preferences to ensure optimal care. They also manage patient data in electronic medical records and verify insurance and demographic information for compliance.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Nisswa Clinic - Nisswa, MN 56468Position Type: Part-time (.5 FTE, 40 hours/pay period)Salary Range: $20.23 - $25.34Job Shift: 8-hour Day ShiftJob Category: Every 4th weekendBe 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
QualificationsEducation 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.
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