Access Coordinator I Per Diem Variable Shifts

Adventist Health • Fort Bragg, CA

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About The Position

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history. Job Summary: Performs general administrative duties and customer service. Provides communication, information, assistance and coordination for all customer requests. Provides patient care support. Maintains excellent customer service.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year physician office, hospital patient registration or patient accounting experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for greeting and registering patients, ensuring completion of required patient documents, updating patient demographic, insurance and financial information, providing copies of documents to patients, scheduling patient appointments, completing physician referrals and assisting patients with questions and requests.
• Answers and directs incoming calls and secure messages via the EHR. Schedules patients for appointments. Makes appointment reminder calls. Verifies eligibility for services and collects payment amounts due.
• Organizes patient Outguides for next day appointments noting bad debt, authorization and other pertinent information. Balances patient payments and money box on a daily basis and couriers patient collections to the Business Office safe.
• Follows established clinic policies and procedures, including confidentiality requirements as set forth by HIPAA and Adventist Health.
• Supports an environment of teamwork, professional communication, excellent “customer service” and efficiency.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees