• PAR - Admitting

    PeaceHealthBellingham, WA 98226

    Job #2619259427

  • Description

    PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Admitting for a Per Diem/Relief, Variable position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.61 - $32.04. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

    This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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    Assists in coordinating the activities between scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification. Acts as a clinical liaison with physician practices interacting with pre-visit services.

    Details of the position:

    • Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate patient demographic, financial data. May register patients using varying methods depending upon location, which may include mobile cart.

    • Collects patient balances, co-payment, co-insurance, or other payment types.

    • Verifies coverage and ensures all insurance requirements are met, as well as obtaining all prior authorization and/or referrals as appropriate prior to patient arrival.

    • Manages daily appointment schedules which may include reminder calls and calling all referrals.

    • May transport patients utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.

    • Management of ED incoming phone calls and may be required to provide switchboard coverage.

    • Monitor OB Prosec/McKinley alarm system.

    • May be required to assist with Cardiac Rehab departmental charge entry.

    • Schedule patients for Cancer Center, Infusion, and Palliative Care.

    What I bring:

    • Minimum of 1 year Required: Medical office or related customer service experience and

    • Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook

    • Must be able to manage conflict effectively and professionally. (Required)

    • Excellent time management skills, with an emphasis on meeting time sensitive deadlines. (Required)

    • Good customer service skills and good interpersonal skills. (Required)

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    PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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    For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

    PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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