Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Clinic Overhead, Full Time, Ukiah Valley

Adventist Health • Ukiah, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
• Two years' healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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