Patient Access Rep, Pt Access Svcs

Olympic Medical Center; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

Olympic Medical Center, located in Port Angeles, WA, is seeking a Patient Access Representative to support admissions and patient flow with a strong emphasis on service quality. You will register patients across ER, outpatient, and inpatient settings while ensuring accurate data entry and payment collection.

The ideal candidate brings health care registration experience and a customer-focused approach, with the ability to verify insurance, obtain referrals, and coordinate with multiple

Qualifications

• High School graduate; Associate’s degree preferred.
• One year health care registration preferred.
• One year office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for the emergency department, outpatient and inpatient admissions.
• Collect copayments and verify insurance.
• Obtain authorizations/referrals and communicate with patients.
• Act as a patient ambassador and maintain accurate patient account information.

Skills

Customer service

Data collection

Insurance verification

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE:

100%

WORK SHIFT

Variable

PAY RANGE:

$22.21 - $30.67

UNION:

UFCW 3000-Support Services

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes

On Call Shifts: No

Shift Differentials:

• Evening - $3.00/hour

• Night- $5.00/hour

• Weekend - $4.50/hour

Premiums:

• Standby - $3.50/hour

• Lead - $3.25/hour

• Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Patient Access Representatives are committed to providing quality customer service and collecting quality data for patients entering OMC. Work directly with patients and their families and perform diversified tasks associated with the emergency room, outpatient and inpatient registration, admissions, collecting of copayments and communications. Discuss financial responsibility with patients, maintain accurate patient account information, verify insurance, obtain authorizations/referrals, and act as a patient ambassador.

EDUCATION
High School graduate with Associate’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE
One year health care registration preferred.
One year office experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS
None.

UNION
UFCW 21 Support Services

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.