Patient Access Scheduling Representative (Outpatient) - Clinic Overhead - at Adventist Health

Ukiah, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Scheduling, Communication Skills, Healthcare Knowledge, Financial Clearance, Authorization of Services, Collaboration, Database Management, Training Participation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast. 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 stakeholders. They also handle telephone inquiries and maintain patient scheduling databases.