Patient Access Rep Urgent Care

03 Jun 2024

Vacancy expired!

Patient Access Rep Urgent CareFranciscan Medical GroupSeattle, WashingtonRequisition ID 2021-211233 Employment Type Per Diem Department Urgent Care Center Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Variable Remote No Category Billing and SchedulingOverviewIn 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following benefits:Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)

Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Program

ResponsibilitiesFranciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently looking for a per diem Patient Access Rep for the fast-paced Franciscan Urgent Care Clinic in West Seattle. Excellent opportunity to become part of a team-based clinic. Free parking!Job Summary:Performs a variety of general administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process for the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) outpatient clinics in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures. Incumbents typically interact with patients directly at the front desk and/or on the phone to perform follow-up activities.

Work includes: 1) ensuring patient is checked in/out for care, 2) collecting and entering demographic and financial data in the patient’s electronic medical record; 3) gathering/validating insurance information using routine methods and obtaining authorization for services, 4) scheduling patient appointments, and 5) collecting co-pays, co-insurance and prior balances.

Work requires knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process. An incumbent follows proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Strong customer service skills are necessary.

This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes. Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements is consistent between locations.

An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly.

The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures and equipment applicable to the work unit at appointment.

Essential Duties:Registers and/or checks patients in/out.

Schedules appointments and ancillary services.

Handles and reconciles payments.

Continually monitor and reconcile issues prior to patient visit.

Distributes materials and responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters.

Performs related duties as required.

An incumbent is located either behind-the-scenes, interacting with patients on the phone or at the front desk, interacting with patients directly.

QualificationsEducation/Work Experience:One year of customer service work experience is required.

Healthcare environment experience is preferred.

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Full-time
  • ID: #42338371
  • State: Washington Seattle-tacoma 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA
  • City: Seattle-tacoma
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-06-03
  • Deadline: 2022-08-02
  • Category: Et cetera