Patient Access Representative- Per Diem, Variable shift

Mid-Columbia Medical Center • Bakersfield, CA

68d

About The Position

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate patient registration.
• Interviews patients for all pertinent account information.
• Verify all insurance and calculates and collects patient liability amounts.
• Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatment.
• Answer any questions and explain policies clearly.
• Check for physician orders and attaches them to appropriate patient record to ensure correct test is received.
• Print and collate any paperwork needed for each patient for distribution to unit/department.
• Escorts patients to his/her area or refers patient to available escort as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees