Patient Access Representative - Admitting

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Admitting for a Per Diem/Relief FTE, Variable position. Hourly compensation is $22.50 - $30.30; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional 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.

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.
• Responds to customer’s inquiries.
• Assists with departmental coverage as needed.
• Manages daily appointment schedules which may include reminder calls and calling all referrals.
• May transport patients utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.

What I bring:

• One year of medical office or related customer service experience required.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance process and regulations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please email [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.