Patient Access Associate Hospital Registration

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 97247

The Patient Access Associate I is the first level of a three-level career ladder within Central Registration & Admitting. The Patient Access Associate serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors arriving at the hospital. While this is a non-clinical role the Associate works closely with clinical care teams and at times will complete Access functions at the bedside or within the clinical care environment. The associate is responsible for accurately identifying and registering patients and will provide customer service support for visitors and families. Central Registration & Admitting team members admit check in and register patients of all ages and backgrounds and are exposed to varying levels of acuity disease and sensitive patient and visitor situations. Work is performed in a high volume schedule dependent environment.

This role provides coverage for open shifts due to PTO callouts and fluctuating volumes with hours that vary week to week based on departmental needs and are not guaranteed. Candidates must be flexible and willing to pick up shifts as they become available including evenings weekends and holidays as needed.

Required Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: Related experience in healthcare or customer service is preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Computer and data entry experience is required with Microsoft Word e-mail and internet communication as well as the ability to work accurately and effectively with electronic systems.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave flexible work options student loan assistance professional development opportunities and well-being resourcesso you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills relevant experience education certificationsand otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $19.87to $23.75 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits recognition programs career growth opportunities andwhere applicableshiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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