Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Admitting for a Per Diem/Relief, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.37 – $32.04. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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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.

• 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.

• Schedule patients for Cancer Center, Infusion, and Palliative Care.

What you bring:

• Minimum of 1 year Required: Medical office or related customer service experience and

• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Must be able to manage conflict effectively and professionally. (Required)

• Excellent time management skills, with an emphasis on meeting time sensitive deadlines. (Required)

• Good customer service skills and good interpersonal skills. (Required)

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please email Jworthington@peacehealth.org

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their 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 to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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