Patient Access Representative II

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Serves as the face to face point of contact for patients. This job is intended for use by positions employed by a hospital. Obtains all necessary information to register and financially clear patients. Greets patients/family members and obtains and/or verifies relevant information in the process of registering financially clearing patients for service delivery. Enhances the patient experience throughout all patient interactions by serving as the customer service point of contact at the point of service by demonstrating knowledge of Sutter's Health system and service offerings.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
  
  TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience.
    
    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
    
    • General knowledge of patient access, financial counseling, functions in acute, and non-acute settings.
    • Working knowledge and understanding of insurance and medical terminology.
    • Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and Consent Laws knowledge.
    • Time management skills and the ability to manage frequent in-person patient contacts while effective maintaining and documenting data in the patient registration systems.
    • Demonstrated ability to work in multiple computer systems, such as patient registration/accounting systems, telephone consoles, document imaging, scanning, payment posting, proprietary payer websites and data quality monitoring, both accurately and efficiently.
    • Possess verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
    • Accuracy and attentiveness to detail.
    • Decision making and problem solving skills.
    • Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in diverse environment.
    • Ability to meet or exceed targeted customer service, productivity and quality standards.
    • Computer proficiency skills.
    • Requires the ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
      
      Pay Range: $26.36 - $32.94 / hr
      
      The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
      
      Job Shift:
      Days
      
      Schedule:
      Full Time
      
      Shift Hours:
      8
      
      Days of the Week:
      Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
      
      Weekend Requirements:
      None
      
      Benefits:
      Yes
      
      Unions:
      No
      
      Position Status:
      Non-Exempt
      
      Weekly Hours:
      40
      
      Employee Status:
      Regular
      
      Number of Openings:
      1
      
      This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.
      
      Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

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