SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Patient Access Representative - Full time

Essentia Health
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Duluth, MN 55805, US

Salary

$17.28 - $25.51 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

By applying, a Essentia Health account will be created for you. Essentia Health's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The position is located at Building F - Duluth Clinic and involves greeting customers and facilitating the patient registration process.
  • Candidates are expected to have previous experience as a Patient Access Representative or Patient Scheduler, along with a completion of relevant certification within six months of hire.
  • The job offers a salary range of $17.28 to $25.51 per hour and requires a commitment to providing high-quality customer service.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing patients for demographic and financial information, scheduling appointments, and ensuring accurate data collection for billing purposes.
  • The role operates on a day shift rotation with no weekend or holiday obligations, and includes comprehensive employee benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Building Location:

Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street

Department:

1006160 REGISTRATION - EH SS

Job Description:

This position greets customers and facilitates the patient registration process in a timely, professional, and courteous manner. Interviews and obtains demographic and financial information from patients or their representatives through face-to-face and virtual interactions to provide Essentia Health with the documents and data necessary to ensure appropriate care and compliant, accurate patient registration and billing.

This position serves as liaisons between patients and Virtual Patient Registration Representatives and Patient Schedulers. They must be able to complete patient checkout, schedule follow-up appointments per the physician’s order, and provide patients with cost estimates and itineraries for their upcoming appointments.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Interviews patients to obtain complete demographic details, financial information, and minimum health information to ensure appropriate care provision 
  • Obtains copies of insurance cards and other forms of identification, and updates patient information in the medical record as necessary
  • Performs point of service data collection, including identifying and collecting patient co-payments and down payments, reconciles the cash drawer, and reports daily deposit records associated with the collection of co-payments to ensure accurate accounting of revenue
  • Maintains all assigned work queues according to supervisor’s instructions and guidance
  • Interacts positively and in a caring manner with patients, co-workers, and others to provide highest level of customer service
  • Answers incoming phone calls, schedules appointments, and refers to clinical team as needed
  • Sanitizes registration equipment between each use and restocks basic supplies
  • Other clerical duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous Patient Access Representative or Patient Scheduler experience
  • Completion of Healthcare Business Insight’s Patient Access 2nd Level Certification Program within six months of hire date

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Days

Shift End Time:

Days

Weekends:

NO

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

Union Posting Deadline:

06/5/2026

Compensation Range:

$17.28 - $25.51

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.



Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a Essentia Health account will be created for you. Essentia Health's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.