PRN Patient Access Registration Specialist

Position Summary:

Emergency Department:

The Patient Access Registration Specialist provides administrative support to the ED staff. The ED Patient Registration clerk (ED Clerk) will courteously greet all patients in person in a timely manner. The ED Clerk is responsible for the accurate and efficient entering of patient information into the Cerner Electronic Health Record through the Registration Conversation. The ED Clerk will enter, update or verify patient demographics, insurance and copayments for every encounter. The ED Clerk is responsible for verifying insurance eligibility. The ED Clerk is responsible for collecting and posting insurance copayments and patient payments. Works in conjunction with the Emergency Department team in order to expedite patient care and provide excellent care in the hospital setting.

Front Registration:

The Patient Access Registration Specialist (Specialist) provides administrative support. The Specialist will courteously greet all patients in person and on the phone in a timely manner. The Specialist is responsible for the accurate and efficient entering of patient information into the Electronic Health Record through the Registration Conversation. The Specialist will enter, update or verify patient demographics, insurance and copayments for every encounter. The Specialist is responsible for verifying insurance eligibility and is responsible for collecting and posting insurance copayments and patient payments.

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an EEO employer.

• Education/Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Proficient typing skills and experience with using computers. 1-3 years of customer service experience. Cerner or other EMR experience preferred.
• Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications: Basic computer knowledge. Medical terminology knowledge preferred. BLS/CPR.
• Compensation Range: $18.00 - $27.83 hourly, based on relevant years of experience. Specialists receive an additional $1 differential on the hour for premium pay when working in the Emergency Department. In addition, PRN Specialists receive a $1 differential on the hour.
• Starting Work Bonus: Applicants are eligible for a starting work bonus of 5%! Must be hired into a full-time position. Part-time or PRN positions are not eligible.
• Benefits: Benefits include sick leave and retirement plan with employer contribution
• Job Type: PRN
• Application Deadline: May 17, 2024