Patient Access Apprentice - Offsite Registration - Maine Health

Position Summary

This position is the initial contact for patients at Maine Medical Center - Biddeford, 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 graduate preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: Previous clerical health care experience preferred. Previous customer service experience was required.
4. Must complete a formal medical terminology course and customer service training within 1 year after hire.
5. Knowledge of insurance plans and their requirements (ie: worker's compensation, managed care, Medicare/Medicaid) is desired.
6. Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance requirements
7. Helpful.
8. Must demonstrate progress in understanding insurance requirements.
9. Familiarity with medical terminology used in an individual physician practice setting is desirable.
10. Good interpersonal skills are required, with an ability to interact with patients and others, both in person and over the telephone, in a courteous, tactful, and effective manner.
11. Customer service training is a plus.
12. A strong command of the English language, must speak and write it clearly. The ability to speak French is helpful.
13. The ability to use a personal computer for online data entry is required.
14. Typing, faxing, copier and computer skills are required.

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.