PAR - Admitting

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Admitting for a Per Diem/Relief, Variable position.  Hourly compensation is $23.47 -$31.69 depending on experience.

Assists in coordinating the activities between scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification. Acts as a clinical liaison with physician practices interacting with pre-visit services.

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Details of the Position

• Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate patient demographic, financial data. May register patients using varying methods depending upon location, which may include mobile cart.
• Collects patient balances, co-payment, co-insurance, or other payment types.
• Verifies coverage and ensures all insurance requirements are met, as well as obtaining all prior authorization and/or referrals as appropriate prior to patient arrival.
• Manages daily appointment schedules which may include reminder calls and calling all referrals.
  
• May transport patients utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.

• One year of medical office or related customer service experience required.
• Management of ED incoming phone calls, and may be required to provide switchboard coverage.
• Monitor OB Prosec/McKinley alarm system.
• May be required to assist with Cardiac Rehab departmental charge entry.

For a full description of the position or for questions, contact [email protected] 

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated or exempted for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due medical/religious reasons.