Part-Time Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Part Time Patient Access Representative - Admitting for 0.80 FTE. The role coordinates scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification, acting as a clinical liaison with physician practices.

Responsibilities include pre-registering patients, collecting balances, verifying coverage, obtaining authorizations, answering inquiries, managing daily schedules, and assisting with coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of medical office or related customer service experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate demographic and financial data.
• Collects patient balances, co-payments, co-insurance, or other payment types.
• Verifies coverage and ensures insurance requirements are met and obtains prior authorizations/referrals as needed.
• Responds to patient inquiries and assists with departmental coverage as needed.
• Manages daily appointment schedules and may perform reminder calls and referrals.
• May transport patients using escort or wheeled transport equipment.

Skills

Medical Terminology

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Insurance process

Conflict management

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Part Time Patient Access Representative - Admitting for 0.80 FTE. The role coordinates scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification, acting as a clinical liaison with physician practices.

Responsibilities include pre-registering patients, collecting balances, verifying coverage, obtaining authorizations, answering inquiries, managing daily schedules, and assisting with coverage as needed.