Patient Access Scheduling Representative, Kailua Primary Care

Company: Adventist Health NW
Location: Kailua
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

Located in Kailua, Hawaii, Adventist Health Castle serves all of O`ahu and is the primary healthcare facility for the Windward side of the island. Since opening in 1963, the hospital has expanded into a full-service medical center with 160 beds, 16 clinics, staffed by approximately 300 physicians, and more than 1,000 employees. We offer a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and home-based services focused on providing patient-centered healthcare in a caring environment. Adventist Health Castle proudly partners with Castle Health Group, Windward Surgery Center and Cancer Center of Hawaii to provide top quality care for the community and is ranked in the top 10% nationally for patient safety and employee engagement. These recognitions are a testament to Adventist Health Castle's commitment to "top-box" performance across all healthcare measures.

This position is a full time (40 hours/week), day shift position in Kailua Primary care.

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Patient Access Scheduling Representative (Outpatient) who:

Facilitates patient medical and financial clearance using medical and healthcare knowledge, clinical judgment, and communication skills to assist in resolving difficulties surrounding patient access, authorization of services and coordination of scheduled programs. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use.

Essential Functions:

* Coordinates and schedules patient care for all wellness programs. Facilitates communication between patient scheduling staff and all user departments, physicians, physician office staff, patient clients.
* Answers telephone inquiries regarding physician referrals and covers front desk duties when needed. Maintains patient scheduling data base.
* Collaborates with patient financial services (PFS) to ensure appropriate authorizations are obtained in accordance with PFS policy and procedure. Submits documentation for retro-authorization as appropriate, files and appeal for denial of services.
* Develops monthly Wellness newsletter, updating website and developing promotional flyers. Actively participates in training. Performs other duties as assigned by department leadership.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

Education:

* High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
* Associate's / Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Work Experience:

* Two years healthcare experience: Preferred

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Apply to learn more about our total compensation and benefits!

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