Patient Access Clerk - Hospital
Location: Conrad Montana
Description: Pondera Medical Center is at the momment seeking for Patient Access Clerk - Hospital right now, this career will be placed in Montana. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. PATIENT ACCESS CLERK- FULL-TIME
Enjoy the benefits of having beautiful Glacier National Park within a short drive! Located along the scenic Rocky Mountain front and an hour north of Great Falls, Montana is Conrad. Small town community values and living at its best, Conrad offers affordable living, friendly community, and plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. PMC seeks caring and friendly individuals that possess a dedication to excellence, have exceptional communication skills, professional, team-oriented partners and progr! essive to join our dynamic team. PMC encourages creative solut! ions and innovation, and respects life/work balance.
Our services include a dedicated emergency department, 25 acute care beds for hospital or swing bed stays, surgery center, 59-bed extended care with special care unit, rural health clinic, wellness center, cardiac rehab, home health agency, durable medical equipment, physical and occupational therapy and numerous other services to meet your daily and long-term health care needs.
If youre ready to join an energetic and exciting work environment where you can make a difference in someones life, then Pondera Medical Center is for you. We are passionate about providing excellent, quality care to the members of our community and surrounding areas.
The Patient Access Clerk is responsible for efficient and orderly admission of patients for hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Interview patients for the purpose of initiating accounts. Ensure patient demographic! and insurance information is collected to assure rapid reimbursement. Communicates with external payers and employers as necessary. Initiates collection activity by requesting co-payments, deductibles, deposits and anticipated balance due. Receives and documents acceptance of payments on accounts. Provides information and answers questions about consent for treatment, assignment of benefits, acceptance of financial responsibility, release of records, patient rights and responsibilities and advanced directives. Maintains required documentation including patient medical records, logs and schedules, written and electronic. Ensures patient accounts and coverage structures meet standards and billing requirements of various payers. Maintains patient confidentiality policies. Provides coverage for the hospital telephone switchboard. Answers incoming calls and directs to the appropriate party for resolution/action. Acts as a liaison between patients, visitors, and hospital departm! ents. Performs various other related registration and switchboard dutie! s. Knowledge & Skills : Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, and Outlook, strong customer service skills, the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse customer base, strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, detail oriented.
Prefer : Basic familiarity with medical terminology, knowledge of hospital operation processes, including registration, cashiering, referral processes and data entry, working knowledge of healthcare insurance practices and billing, knowledge of health care payer types including Medicare and Medicaid. Proven ability to establish credibility and respect with patients, ability to problem solve and take initiative, ability to provide feedback and education to other staff regarding correct procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
One year in office environment or experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
PMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO! E) that offers above average wages DOE as well as excellent benefits for our F/T & P/T employees. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, as well as flex spending, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, employee discounts, qualified tuition assistance, education opportunities, and more. Come embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.
To apply for this opportunity, go to our website at www.ponderamedical.com . You can download an application and email the completed application to hr@ponderamedical.com or fax to 406-271-3917.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Pondera Medical Center.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 11:19:17 GMT