Patient Access & Billing Specialist

McKenzie Willamette; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Job summary

McKenzie Willamette in Salem, OR is hiring a Patient Access Clerk for an on-site, full-time position with a 12-hour shift. The role includes registration, admission, and financial service tasks with an hourly wage of $21.38 to $27.21.

Under supervision, you will interview patients, assess service needs, collect co-pays, educate on medical necessity, and ensure accurate documentation for rapid reimbursement. A strong grasp of medical terminology and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Medical terminology strongly preferred.
• Experience in medical setting preferred.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

Responsibilities

• Under immediate supervision of the Lead patient Access Clerk performs a variety of registration, admission, public relations, financial and medical service functions.
• Performs interviews for the purpose of initiating accounts.
• Evaluates information to determine appropriate flow of patient type, hospital service code, diagnosis, tests and procedures needed, medical necessity and priority.
• Determines appropriate documentation and form requirements based on medical and financial indicators.
• Secures information to assure rapid reimbursement.
• Initiates collection activity by requesting co-payments, deposits and anticipated balance due.
• Provides education to patients related to medical necessity requirements.
• Receives and documents acceptance of cash, checks, credit card payments as well as patient valuables.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient, visitors and others and of treatment authorization.
• Provides information and answers questions about consent for treatment, assignment of benefits, acceptance of financial responsibility, release of records, patient rights and responsibilities and advanced directives.
• Maintains required documentation including patient medical records, logs and schedules, written and electronic. Identifies, responds and announces all code phone and wall alarm activation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Experience in medical setting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

McKenzie Willamette in Salem, OR is hiring a Patient Access Clerk for an on-site, full-time position with a 12-hour shift. The role includes registration, admission, and financial service tasks with an hourly wage of $21.38 to $27.21.

Under supervision, you will interview patients, assess service needs, collect co-pays, educate on medical necessity, and ensure accurate documentation for rapid reimbursement. A strong grasp of medical terminology and teamwork is essential.