Patient Access Representative (SEIU), Part-time, Rotating shift

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Templeton (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, CA, is seeking a patient registration professional to interview patients, verify insurance, and collect patient liability. You will ensure signatures, attach physician orders to records, and prepare paperwork for distribution to units.

The role involves escort coordination and clear explanation of policies, and the position is represented by SEIU. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and customer service skills and is able to work with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary:

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. This position is represented by SEIU.

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.
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