Patient Access Representative I

Job Title: Patient Access Representative
Location: McKenzie Health, Watford City, ND
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: M-F

About Us:
At McKenzie Health, we are dedicated to providing top-tier care in a compassionate and supportive environment. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate PAS Rep 1 to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, providing essential medical assistant tasks to improve the lives of those in our community.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation Package.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package.
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b).
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit.
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs.
• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for Qualified Employees).
• Employer Provided Training Programs.
• Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center.
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health.
• Child Care Subsidy Program.
• Options Available for Relocation Reimbursement, Housing, and Student Loan Repayment.
• Continuing Education Paid or Reimbursed.
• Certain Branded Clothing Provided.
• EAP Available for All Employees.
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance.

Patient Access Representative (PAS)

Position Description:

The Patient Access Representative (PAS) will perform outpatient and inpatient registration functions. You will provide general information to hospital users, patients, and families, ensures that patients meet financial requirements or assist in payment plan, provide excellent patient focused customer service, communicate effectively to service delivery areas to maximize patient flow and customer service.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Customer Service/Information Desk.
• Up-Front Collections/Cashier.
• Emergency Department Registration.
• Outpatient Registration.
• Outpatient Surgery and Special Procedure.
• Inpatient & Observation Registration.
• Insurance Verification.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or team lead. 

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Clear, effective communication skills with others.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Detail orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people and to maintain an objective attitude.
• Ability to exercise tact and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer use and computer applications. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare or customer service setting is preferred.
• Previous experience required in one or more of these settings:
  • Customer Service Setting.
  • Hospital or Clinic setting.