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Patient Access Apprentice - Emergency Department

Location: Brunswick, ME
Facility: Mid Coast Hospital
Schedule: Per Diem
Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 8719
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MaineHealth Corporate

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 8719

Summary:

The Apprentice - Patient Access – Emergency Department role is the initial contact for patients with Mid Coast Hospital, and as such must demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in all interactions. This position has the responsibility for complete and accurate patient registration, insurance verification, medical necessity validation, identifying and collecting amounts due from the patient, entering orders, and providing for an efficient flow of clinical, administrative and clerical tasks. Obtains patient’s signatures on consent and assignment forms and applicable insurance denial notices. Assists with and arranges accommodations for patients with special needs. All tasks are required to be done per established protocols and accuracy standards while demonstrating the Champions of Care expectations of Welcome, Listen and Serve. To be successful in this role, the employee must be competent, flexible, and adaptive to changes in healthcare delivery and technology.

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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