Patient Access Services Representative I - Temporary - Ambulatory Registration - Shift

Patient Access Services Representative I - Temporary - Ambulatory Registration - Shift

Job Category : Admitting / Patient Registration

Requisition Number : PATIE004373

Location : Columbus Clinic, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA

Job Details

Description

Position : Extra Help Patient Access Services Representative I - Ambulatory Registration - Shift

Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high-performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.

• Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).
• Health Benefits coverage may be offered.

Definition :

Under supervision, performs patient access, registration / admitting, and financial counseling activities, which may include : patient pre-registration / registration, and admitting, patient financial counseling, researching and evaluating federal, state, and commercial insurance funding issues, and screening patients for alternative government funding.

Compensation :

The estimated pay for this position is $19.0152 to $23.3863. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

The Patient Access Services Representative I is the first level of the Patient Access Services Representative classification series. Incumbents have hospital / healthcare knowledge or experience and are expected to gain specific knowledge of the importance of patient and insurance demographic information and the availability of payment options. Assignments may be made in registration / admitting, financial counseling, or related patient access areas. This classification is distinguished from Patient Access Services Representative II in that the latter performs more responsible, complex assignments. Promotion to Patient Access Services Representative II is based upon recommendation of the department head and approval of the Director of Personnel.

Essential Functions :

Other Functions :

Employment Standards :

High School diploma or GED and six (6) months of patient access experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical.

Candidates must provide detailed information on their equivalent combination of education and / or experience which provides the knowledge of and abilities indicated below :

Knowledge of :

State and federal government funding programs such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, CCS, TRICARE / CHAMPUS, Workers' Compensation; and commercial insurance payers; billing and reimbursement guidelines and methodologies for state and federal government and non-government payers; medical and insurance terminology; HIPAA privacy and compliance practices.

Ability to :

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing sufficient to perform the essential functions; read, understand, and apply policies and guidelines; obtain information from a variety of sources, including patients and families; use computers and various software to accomplish work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and other internal and external customers; use tact and empathy in working with patients and families under stressful situations; perform work effectively with frequent interruptions; perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment; lift, carry, push or pull files; sit at work station for prolonged periods of time; and report to various departments throughout the hospital.

Supplemental :

A background check may be required for this classification.

All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers". In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.

Revised February 2016 #3194