Patient Access Scheduling Representative (Portland, OR)
About The Position
Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Patient Access Scheduling Representative for a full-time role with 8-hour day shifts. This position is based onsite at our Portland, OR location. The role performs a wide range of patient access and scheduling functions to support high-quality, efficient patient care. It requires an understanding of insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements. The representative ensures patients are properly scheduled and fully prepared for services based on scheduling protocols and provides superior customer service to patients, providers, and all internal and external customers.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- One year customer service experience, preferably in healthcare or service-oriented environment: Required
- One year experience in Patient Access, Revenue Cycle, physician office, healthcare insurance, or related field: Required
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s/Technical degree in business or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Schedules, confirms, and modifies appointments based on patient needs and departmental guidelines.
- Communicates preparation instructions and ensures patients are ready for procedures.
- Coordinates with referring and ordering providers to schedule appropriate services.
- Obtains and updates demographic, insurance, and financial information to ensure accurate financial clearance and registration.
- Verifies insurance eligibility and authorization requirements.
- Ensures accurate patient identification and proper MRN assignment.
- Confirms required orders, authorizations, labs, premedication, and implant information are in place.
- Obtains external medical records needed to support scheduled services.
- Provides exceptional customer service to patients, providers, and internal departments.
- Processes patient and provider messages accurately and promptly.
- Supports clinicians, technologists, and team members with scheduling and access needs.
- 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
High school or GED
