Patient Access Scheduling Representative (Outpatient), Full Time, Day Shift

Nwregionalheart; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Castle in Kailua is looking for a professional to facilitate patient medical and financial clearance. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and an understanding of healthcare processes.

The ideal candidate will have two years of healthcare experience and an Associate’s/Technical Degree. Responsibilities include scheduling patient care, maintaining the scheduling database, and collaborating with financial services.

The position is contingent upon receiving all required vaccinations as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Two years' healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient scheduling data base.
• Experience with sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules patient care for wellness programs.
• Answers telephone inquiries regarding physician referrals.
• Collaborates with patient financial services for authorizations.
• Develops monthly wellness newsletter and promotional flyers.

Skills

Communication skills

Healthcare knowledge

Clinical judgment

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent

Job description

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary

Facilitates patient medical and financial clearance using medical and healthcare knowledge, clinical judgment, and communication skills to assist in resolving difficulties surrounding patient access, authorization of services and coordination of scheduled programs. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use.

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
• Two years' healthcare experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and schedules patient care for all wellness programs. Facilitates communication between patient scheduling staff and all user departments, physicians, physician office staff, patient clients.
• Answers telephone inquiries regarding physician referrals and covers front desk duties when needed. Maintains patient scheduling data base.
• Collaborates with patient financial services (PFS) to ensure appropriate authorizations are obtained in accordance with PFS policy and procedure. Submits documentation for retro-authorization as appropriate, files and appeal for denial of services.
• Develops monthly Wellness newsletter, updating website and developing promotional flyers. Actively participates in training. Performs other duties as assigned by department leadership.
• 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.