Patient Access Scheduling Representative, Full Time, Days, Primary Care at Adventist Health

Kailua, Hawaii, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Scheduling, Communication Skills, Healthcare Knowledge, Clinical Judgment, Authorization of Services, Financial Clearance, Data Management, Collaboration, Training Participation, Newsletter Development, Promotional Material Creation, Policy Interpretation, Front Desk Duties, Telephone Inquiries, Wellness Programs Coordination, Documentation Submission

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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.

Responsibilities

The Patient Access Scheduling Representative coordinates and schedules patient care for wellness programs while facilitating communication between various departments. They also handle patient inquiries and maintain scheduling databases.