Patient Access Associate Per Diem

Job Summary The 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. Requirements High School diploma required; Associate’s 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 communication 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. Americans 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. EEOC 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. Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. #J-18808-Ljbffr Care New England