Patient Access Representative at Adventist Health

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

30.91

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Registration, Insurance Verification, Patient Interviewing, Medical Record Management, Payment Collection, Patient Escorting, Authorization Processing, Policy Explanation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. 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. 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. 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. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely and accurate patient registration, including interviewing patients for account information and verifying insurance. The role also involves collecting patient liability amounts and ensuring all necessary physician orders and signatures are obtained.