Sr. Patient Access Representative at Adventist Health

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

30.91

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient access, Insurance verification, Clerical, Insurance billing, Documentation, Patient admissions, Authorization, Customer service

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: Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Senior Patient Access Representative for a full‑time position with 10‑hour variable shifts. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated individual who is able to work onsite at our Bakersfield, CA location. Assists in verification and documentation of patient hospital benefits obtained from insurance companies and managed care companies. Assists patients with financing all or part of their hospital stay, preferably prior to the patient’s scheduled admission for treatment. Deals competently, efficiently, and routinely with all patients and their accounts. 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 * Experience in clerical and insurance billing: Preferred Essential Functions: * Obtains information affecting patient admissions and directs information to and from hospital and physician offices. * Acts as a liaison between hospital and insurance companies, verifying information and patient status. * Receives surgery hard-copies and information and contacts the patients and physician offices if a deposit is required at time of admission. * Obtains insurance benefits authorization and proper verification. * 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

The Senior Patient Access Representative verifies patient hospital benefits and coordinates with insurance companies to ensure proper authorization. They also assist patients with financing their hospital stays and act as a liaison between the hospital and physician offices.