Patient Access Representative
About The Position
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: 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 to for distribution to unit/department. Escorts patients to his/her area or refers patient to available escort as needed.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- All associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
- Acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
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 to for distribution to unit/department.
- Escorts patients to his/her area or refers patient to available escort as needed.
- Check for physician orders and attaches them to patient medical record to ensure that patients are receiving appropriate tests.
- Choose correct health plan and accurately and research to ensure accuracy when verifying insurance.
- Enter all authorization information accurately as needed.
- Follows guidelines and instructions from senior staff.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
