Patient Access Manager - Scheduling

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

The Patient Access Manager-Scheduling is central to harmonizing clinic operations by managing appointment systems across multiple sites, ensuring seamless patient and provider interactions. This role involves comprehensive oversight of daily functions including staffing decisions, training, and the effective resolution of issues pertaining to patients, staff, and operations. Collaboration with various department heads and staff is crucial to optimize scheduling practices and maintain efficient communication channels. The position demands a robust understanding of compliance and confidentiality standards, particularly with regards to HIPAA. Successful management also includes developing and refining operational policies and procedures to continually enhance service delivery and staff performance.

In Clinic Scheduling at CRMC, our team works behind the scenes to ensure that every patient is seen, every provider's time is maximized, and the clinic operates as seamlessly as possible. It's a role that requires attention to detail, and the flexibility to adjust in real-time, all while following established workflows to ensure accuracy and efficiency in clinic schedules. Whether it's a creating a visit to establish care, accommodating urgent appointment requests, or handling unexpected disruptions, we make sure that every schedule (and reschedule) is managed with precision. What makes Clinic Scheduling unique is our ability to adapt to changes while ensuring a positive and professional experience for every patient we assist. If you have the patience, persistence, and problem-solving skills to keep clinic schedules running, join us in Clinic Scheduling at CRMC.

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Customer service focused and professional
• Detail-oriented with accurate data entry skills
• Resilient and adaptable multitasker
• Discreet with sensitive patient information
• Familiar with medical terminology and systems
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving ability

• Completion of a Medical Secretary, Medical Office Administration or Health Information Program -OR- comparable experience in a healthcare, reception or office setting
• Three years of related experience in a health care setting -OR- two years supervisory experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual's experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.