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Apprentice - Patient Access

MaineHealth
Portland, ME, United States
Full-time

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Clerical / Administrative Support

Req # : 159

Summary

Summary :

The Apprentice - Patient Access role is the entry role for Patient Access and schedules, pre-registers, registers and admits patients to the hospital.

Serves as the first contact for many patients. Must convey a caring and professional attitude for all patients and visitors.

Determines insurance coverage, eligibility and performs required pre-authorization procedures. Maintains patient care unit control for all bedded units.

Provides comprehensive financial counseling and assistance. Establishes and monitors each patient's account prior to their visit, during inpatient stays, and up to 5 days post discharge.

Ensures the accuracy of the patient's unique identification number and the demographic and financial information use to create an electronic bill.

Informs patient of estimated financial responsibilities and collects up-front payments and Co-payments based on the estimate.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education : High school diploma or GED preferred. 2. License / Certifications : N / A 3. Experience : Previous clerical healthcare and customer service experience preferred.

4. Additional Skills / Requirements Required : N / A 5. Additional Skills / Requirements Preferred : N / A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.

If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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