Patient Access Representative - Internal Medicine

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan employer base and

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits and EAP

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Internal Medicine for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The role coordinates scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification, acting as a clinical liaison with physician practices for pre-visit services.

Responsibilities include pre-registering patients, collecting payments, verifying coverage and obtaining authorizations, handling inquiries, and managing daily appointment schedules. Email: [e-mail].

Qualifications

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

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, and obtaining prior authorization/referrals as appropriate.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Assists with departmental coverage as needed.
• Manages daily appointment schedules and reminder calls.
• May transport patients using escort or wheeled transport equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Insurance process knowledge

Conflict resolution

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Internal Medicine for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.16 – $31.26.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Assists in coordinating the activities between scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification. Acts as a clinical liaison with physician practices interacting with pre-visit services.

Details of the Position

• Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate patient demographic, financial data. May register patients using varying methods depending upon location, which may include mobile cart.
• 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.

What you bring

• 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

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of insurance process and regulations. (Preferred)
• Must be able to manage conflict effectively and professionally. (Required)
  
• Excellent time management skills, with an emphasis on meeting time sensitive deadlines. (Required)
  
• Good customer service skills and good interpersonal skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

For additional information or questions, please email Jen Worthington at [e-mail] or call 360-448-0542.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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