Patient Access Representative I - Per Diem

Tenet Healthcare Corp

Tacoma, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Communication Skills, Computer Terminals, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Demographics, Health Insurance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Medicare, Negotiation Skills, PBX (Private Branch eXchange), PBX Operator, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Standards of Care, System Operations, Team Player, Typing
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary

Responsible for duties in support of departmental efficiencies which may include:

• Greeting customers following Conifer standards of care • Providing world-class customer service • Answering inbound & outbound calls • Performing PBX operations • Executing reception/basic demographic quick registration data entry • Thoroughly explaining and securing Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of Services, Consent for Treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Greeting customers following Conifer Standards of Care • Provides world-class customer service • Executes reception/basic demographic Quick Registration data entry • Places & verifies patient armbands • Completes patient demographic forms • Adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures • Thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.) • Answers inbound & outbound phone calls • Performs private branch exchange (PBX) telephone system operator functions in adherence to Hospital policies & protocols • Scans Protected Health Information • Creates and files patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm • Demonstrated working knowledge of PC/CRT/printer • Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred • Customer service skills and experience • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral and written communications • Course in Medical Terminology required • Understanding of Third Party Payor requirements preferred • Understanding of Compliance standards preferred

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy.

CONIFER RECRUITMENT POLICY

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

• High School Diploma or GED required • 0 - 1 year in a Customer Service role • 0 - 1 year administrative experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area preferred • Some college coursework is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to sit at computer terminal for extended periods of time • Occasionally lift/carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. • Frequent prolonged standing, sitting, and walking • Occasionally push a wheelchair to assist patients with mobility problems

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Hospital administration • Can work in patient care locations which include potential exposure to life-threatening patient conditions

OTHER

• Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands • Uses proper negotiation techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients/Guarantors • Resolves Physicians office and Patient issues • May experience extreme patient volumes and uncooperative Patients

About Conifer Health

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare.

Join Our Team

Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Pay: $16.13 - $24.08 per hour • Shift differentials of $1.00-$2.50/per hour may be available depending on the shift worked • Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half • Benefits: • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked • 401k with up to 6% employer match • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

About the Company

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Tenet Healthcare Corp

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.

Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.

Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://jobs.tenethealth.com