Patient Access Representative

Nwregionalheart; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Patient Access Representative for a per-diem role with 10-hour day shifts, onsite at our Bakersfield, CA location.

The role requires timely and accurate patient registration, insurance verification, and clear explanation of policies. You will handle physician orders, collect patient liabilities, and coordinate paperwork and escorts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate patient registration.
• Interview patients for all pertinent account information.
• Verify insurance and calculate/collect patient liability amounts.
• Obtain necessary signatures for treatment.
• Explain policies clearly to patients.
• Check for physician orders and attach to patient record.
• Print and collate paperwork for distribution to unit/department.
• Escort patients to area or arrange escort as needed.

Skills

Patient registration

Insurance verification

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Patient Access Representative for a per-diem role with 10-hour day shifts. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated individual who can work onsite at our Bakersfield, CA location.

Responsible for timely and accurate patient registration. Interviews patients for all pertinent account information. Verify all insurance and calculates and collects patient liability amounts. Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatment. Answer any questions and explain policies clearly. Check for physician orders and attaches them to appropriate patient record to ensure correct test is received. Print and collate any paperwork needed for each patient to for distribution to unit/department. Escorts patients to his/her area or refers patient to available escort as needed.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Check for physician orders and attaches them to patient medical record to ensure that patients are receiving appropriate tests.
• Choose correct health plan and accurately and research to ensure accuracy when verifying insurance. Enter all authorization information accurately as needed.
• Follows guidelines and instructions from senior staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 63532
• Job Category Associate
• Locations 2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, US