Registration Clerk/Switchboard at Down East Community Hospital – Calais, Maine

The functionality of this position is to effectively and efficiently process all patients to all services in the hospital by maintaining front desk reception, switchboard, and registration in a courteous, professional manner. Patient education will be performed by the registration clerk in many areas including but not limited to: Free Care, Advanced Directives, Patient Consent, Patient Rights, Notice of Privacy Practice, and the Advanced Beneficiary Notice.

• High School Diploma or GED with on the job training
• Experience with various computer systems and typing
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology
• Knowledgeable in various health insurance plans
• Knowledgeable in daily operations of a business office and general office machines
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting, and performing under pressure and with periods of interruption
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

CCH Benefits:

• Competitive health insurance plan including:
  • Bi-weekly premiums begin at $24.50 for single and $85.00 for family coverage
  • 25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services
  • Employer paid HRA fund toward deductibles
  • Teladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment
• Employer paid life insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off plan
• Additional benefits available
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance- short and long-term
  • Life Insurance

CCH and DECH are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity.