Patient Access Representative, Pt Access Svcs

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center is seeking a Patient Access Representative to register patients across the ED, outpatient and inpatient services. You will collect copayments, discuss financial responsibility, verify insurance, obtain authorizations and maintain accurate patient accounts.

Strong customer service and communication skills are essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 1 year of healthcare registration or office experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• One year health care registration experience preferred.
• One year office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in ER, outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Discuss financial responsibility with patients and collect copayments.
• Verify insurance and obtain authorizations/referrals.
• Maintain accurate patient account information and communicate with patients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate 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!

SALARIES AND BENEFITS:

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

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.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs.

CONTACT:

Contact us: [e-mail]

LEARN ABOUT OUR CAREER PATHWAYS:

Learn about our Career Pathways Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to myriad opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

I find the staff and employees very caring and open, and I'm thrilled that there was an opening in my specialty to be able to come here. - Dr. Zina Hajduczok

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Non-discrimination Patient Rights HIPAA