Patient Access Representative - Admitting

PeaceHealth

Location: Portland, Oregon, USA

Category: Healthcare

Salary: 23 - 30 USD / hourly

Full-time

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Admitting for a Per Diem/Relief, Variable position.

Responsibilities

Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate patient demographic, financial data.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year Required: Medical office or related customer service experience
Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Perks & Benefits

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.