Patient Access Specialist I - Wound Care

All organizational staff, including this position, are specifically required as a condition of continued employment to make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any staff member can be determined as essential staff required to report to the facility during these events. In many cases this means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job description which may include “float” coverage at an alternate facility, department or assignment.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma required.

Experience:

• One year experience working with health insurance required.
• One year experience in patient registration in a medical environment preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Medical Terminology certification preferred.

Special Skills:

• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.

Working Conditions

• Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
• Physical surroundings generally pleasant and comfortable.
• Occasional exposure to difficult patients.
• Most work performed while sitting, however, a moderate amount of walking and moving around within a confined area occurs.
• Potential exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens.