Patient Access Representative (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. 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

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.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.