Maine Medical Center Clerical/Administrative Support Req #: 62952 $2,400 sign-on bonus available (prorated for part-time). Not eligible: per diem, current employees, or former employees within 6 months. The Patient Access Associate I – ED is responsible for accurately identifying and registering patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
This role is the first level of a three-level career ladder and provides support for visitors, patients, and families. While this is a non-clinical role, the Associate I will perform assigned functions side by side with members of clinical care teams, embedded within the clinical care environment. Functions are performed in a high volume, emergent environment utilizing mobile workstations.
Emergency Department team members arrive and register patients of all ages and backgrounds experiencing acute mental health crisis, physical and emotional trauma, critical care, etc. and during each shift they are exposed to high acuity, disease and sensitive patient and visitor situations. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
High school diploma or GED preferred. License/Certifications: N/A
Minimum of six months experience in healthcare. 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 Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process.
All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. 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. If you have questions about this role, please contact alyssa.lewis@mainehealth.org