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PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST


Job title: PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST

Company: Summit Pacific Medical Center

Job description: Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

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Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

  • Critical Access Hospital
  • 24/7 Emergency Department
  • Level II Cardiac Center
  • Level III Stroke Center
  • Level IV Trauma Care

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Sign on bonus $1,000.00 with a 2-year commitment

About the team:

Our team thrives on multitasking while staying focused and detailed-oriented. We are the front line to all patients and/or visitors, and greet them in a friendly manner. The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for performing routine daily patient registration, including collecting pertinent information from patients, scheduling patients for their visit, checking them in/out for all appointments.

Required Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred.
  • Healthcare experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
  • Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification encouraged.

Job Specific Duties:

1. Schedule and register patients into applicable software system(s) while ensuing the integrity and accuracy of data collected, including patient identification, insurance and benefit verification.

2. Verify acquisition of referrals and pre-authorizations for applicable services.

3. Conducts registration interview with patient prior to initial visit.

4. Perform point of service collections for patient financial responsibility, not limited to but including, co-payments, co-insurances and statement balances. Generating payment receipts, opening and closing of daily cash drawer.

5. Operate multi-line telephone system to receive, route and respond to incoming phone calls in a timely, professional manner. Relays necessary information to relevant staff members.

6. Respond to patient inquiries and requests and completes timely and accurate patient intake while ensuring the patient’s comfort, dignity, safety, and confidentiality at all times.

7. Complete daily workque assignments and perform general administrative tasks.

8. Accurately process incoming, outgoing, and inter-office mail.

9. Research and analyze alternatives for improving workflows.

10. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

This is a union position with a pay range of $19.02 – $26.55 per hour, depending on experience

BENEFITS:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical
  • Prescription
  • Dental (including Orthodontia)
  • Vision
  • Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
  • Daycare subsidized benefit
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
  • 457 retirement account for additional funds
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Smoking Cessation Assistance
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
  • Beautiful on-site gym for employees
  • The instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
  • Walking trails on site

Additional Info:

Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.

Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:

Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!

Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.

Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)

Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!

Expected salary: $19.02 – 26.55 per hour

Location: Elma, WA

Job date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:42:18 GMT

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