Patient Access Associate Per Diem

divh2Patient Access Associate/h2pThe Patient Access Associate receives, processes, and registers patients entering the hospital for most outpatient and inpatient services. Requests and accurately records required patient demographic, physician and insurance related information. Secures pre-registration patient data for Diagnostic Imaging Services as well as all direct admissions to the hospital. Completes preliminary registration and admission related paperwork. Coordinates and assigns room and bed accommodations. Provides clerical support to the department as needed, and performs other job-related tasks as directed./ppHigh School diploma required; Associates degree preferred or at least two years equivalent experience in a health care environment. Knowledge of third party payers preferred. Excellent typing skills and ability to operate standard office equipment necessary. Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills and be proficient in the English language. Knowledge of medical terminology, word processing, statistical tools such as Lotus 1-2-3 and other computer applications preferred./ppCare New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health./ppAmericans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis./ppEEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status./ppEthics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values./ppWIH Internal Posting Period: 4/29 - 5/8/2026/p/div