Patient Access Specialist- Per Diem-Brookings
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Job Location:
Brookings, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Registration Supervisor the Patient Access Specialist ensures that the patient information is collected ensures that patients are aware of network policies and procedures. Interviews patients or representative and enters accurate appropriate and required information into computer data base. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Participates in performance improvement and CQI.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for interviewing patients or their representative to obtain personal information and/or verifying information already on file including emergency contact numbers and insurance information.
Obtains signatures from all incoming patients on Conditions of Access and Privacy forms.
Provides information to the patient/representative about billing complaint process patient rights and HIPAA. Distribute network specific literature appropriately.
Collects payments records payments and forwards payments to Fiscal services appropriately and by the next business day.
Knows network financial policies familiar with services that are available refers patients to financial counselor when appropriate.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor coworkers and patients.
Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Networks Mission Vision and Shared Values.
SHARED VALUES
Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.
Teamwork: We are one team each one of us makes a difference.
Curiosity: We promote learning.
Integrity: We live by honesty trust and doing the right thing by our organizational values.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
High school graduate or equivalent.
One year in office setting preferred.
Experience with medical terminology and insurance preferred.
Ability to communicate in English; both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages preferred.
Experience in a setting that required excellent customer service preferred.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to type 40 words per minute.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
None of the time: Taste or Smell
Up to 1/3 of the time: Push/Pull Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl Reach w/hands & arms
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Sit stand Walk
Up 2/3 of the time and more: Talk or Hear Use Hands
This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as follows:
None of the time: up to or more than 25 pounds
Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 10 pounds
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement
Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement
This job has special vision requirements as follows:
Close color depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:
None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; near moving mechanical parts; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; toxic/caustic chemicals
Up to 1/3 of the time: no requirement
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement
The typical noise level for the work environment is: quiet to moderate noise.
Hearing requirements: ability to hear and instructions.
This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:
No Time Spent: repetitive use of foot control or firm/heavy grasping
From 1 2 hours per day: no requirement
From 3 4 hours per day: no requirement
From 5 6 hours per day: repetitive use of hands simple/light grasping and fine dexterity
From 7 hours per day: no requirement
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Active Directory
- Identity & Access Management
- LDAP
- SAFe
- Assistive Technologies
- Authentication
- Pediatrics Experience
- NVDA
- Sailpoint
- SSH
- SSO
- Oracle
About Company
Doctor, Physician, Medical offices of Curry General Hospital and Curry Medical Practice in Gold Beach; Curry Medical Center in Brookings; & Curry Family Medical in Port Orford. Emergency departments, medical clinic, doctors office - Oregon.
