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Patient Account Registrar, Outpatient Registration

Prime Healthcare

Lewiston, MEFull-time$20–23.75/hrPosted 1w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–23.75/hr
Location
Lewiston, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Patient Account Registrar, Outpatient Registration. The Patient Account Registrar works in the Outpatient Registration department at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, on a full‑time schedule of 40 hours per week, 9:00 am‑5:30 pm. The role involves interviewing patients or representatives, securing insurance details, and supporting the admitting department while maintaining medical terminology proficiency.

Key focus areas include Interview patients or representatives to obtain demographics, Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations, and Operate computer systems to input and retrieve data.

Important skills include Computer Operation and Customer Service. Preferred (not required): Medical Terminology, Communication, Multi‑tasking, and Analytical.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer OperationMedical TerminologyCommunicationMulti‑TaskingAnalyticalProblem SolvingCustomer Service

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED EquivalentCustomer Services ExperiencePrevious Hospital Admissions Representative Experience

Full job description

Overview Department : Outpatient Registration

Schedule : Full Time, 40 Hours, 9:00am - 5:30pm 

Facility : Central Maine Medical Center

Location : 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, Maine, 04240

 

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center  (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

 

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

 

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

 

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics. This position also secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable. Works closely with all facets of the Admitting department including PBX operator function and reception areas. Must be able to operate a computer to input and retrieve data. Ability to communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics. Maintain proficiency in medical terminology. Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING  1. Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred. 2. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. 3. Effective written and verbal communication skills 4. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines 5. Analytical and problem-solving skills 6. Customer Services experience required 7. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

 

 

Pay Transparency Central Maine Healthcare Corporation offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.00 to $23.75. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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