Patient Access Representative - Full Time (40 hours/week)

Kittitas Valley Healthcare • Ellensburg, WA

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About The Position

The Patient Access Representative registers hospital admissions and outpatient services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Federal and State regulations. The role includes collecting required patient information, verifying insurance, and participating in the collection of deductibles and co-pays. The representative works closely with hospital, clinic, and revenue cycle personnel. General reception duties include answering a multi-line telephone and greeting and directing patients and visitors to hospital departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current computer experience in Microsoft products.
• Previous cash-handling experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare registration.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and authorization processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Register hospital admissions and outpatient services accurately and in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Collect required patient information.
• Verify insurance.
• Participate in collecting deductibles and co-pays.
• Work closely with hospital, clinic, and revenue cycle personnel.
• Answer a multi-line telephone.
• Greet and direct patients and visitors to hospital departments.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, with company contributions toward coverage options for employees and eligible spouses or domestic partners and dependent children.
• Employee wellness program.
• Educational programs, including a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program and certification pay to encourage continuing education.
• Pension eligibility after one year of part-time status.
• Benefits eligibility for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED