Patient Access Representative

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 physicianu2019s order, and provide patients with cost estimates and itineraries for their upcoming appointments.Key Responsibilities:u2022Interviews patients to obtain complete demographic details, financial information, and minimum health information to ensure appropriate care provision. u2022Obtains copies of insurance cards and other forms of identification, and updates patient information in the medical record as necessary. u2022Performs 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.u2022Maintains all assigned work queues according to supervisoru2019s instructions and guidance.u2022Interacts positively and in a caring manner with patients, co-workers, and others to provide highest level of customer service.u2022Answers incoming phone calls, schedules appointments, and refers to clinical team as needed. u2022Sanitizes registration equipment between each use and restocks basic supplies.u2022Other clerical duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications:u2022Previous Patient Access Representative or Patient Scheduler experience preferred Education Qualifications: No educational requirement. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, weu2019re 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. Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building Shift Rotation: Rotating Shift (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 2:30 PM/11:00 PM Hours Per Pay Period: Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45 / hour Union: FTE: 0.8 Weekends: Rotating Weekends Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

Created: 2026-03-25