Patient Access Representative, Pt Access Svcs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift differential

Night shift differential

Weekend shift differential

Standby pay

Lead pay

Per Diem 15%

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles is seeking a Patient Access Representative to join the Pt Access Svcs team. This full-time role involves direct patient interaction, registration across ER/outpatient/inpatient services, and collecting copayments while explaining financial responsibilities.

The position requires strong customer service skills, accuracy in data entry, and experience with insurance verification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service and collect quality data for patients entering OMC.
• Work directly with patients and families and perform registration, admissions, and copay collection across ER, outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Discuss financial responsibility with patients and maintain accurate patient account information; verify insurance and obtain authorizations/referrals; act as patient ambassador.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma preferred

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Patient Access Representative, Pt Access Svcs### Patient Access Representative, Pt Access SvcsApply: Port Angeles: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-12235**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:**Click here for information about our benefits.