Patient Access Associate - Hospital Registration

Location: Damariscotta

Clerical/Administrative Support

Req #: 84930

$3,000 sign-on bonus:

Bonus amounts prorated for part-time hires and per-dem hires are ineligible. Current Maine Health employees are ineligible; former Maine Health employees are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

The Patient Access Associate I is the first level of a three-level career ladder within Central Registration & Admitting. The Patient Access Associate serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors arriving at the hospital. While this is a non-clinical role, the Associate works closely with clinical care teams and at times will complete Access functions at the bedside or within the clinical care environment.

The associate is responsible for accurately identifying and registering patients and will provide customer service support for visitors and families. Central Registration & Admitting team members admit, check in and register patients of all ages and backgrounds and are exposed to varying levels of acuity, disease and sensitive patient and visitor situations. Work is performed in a high volume, schedule dependent environment.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

* Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

* License/

Certifications:

N/A

* Experience:

Related experience in healthcare or customer service is preferred.

* Additional Skills/Requirements

Required:

Computer and data entry experience is required with Microsoft Word, e-mail, and internet communication, as well as the ability to work accurately and effectively with electronic systems.

* Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $19.87 to $23.75 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, Maine Health offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

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