***This position will be open until filled***

The Redding Rancheria is seeking a [Admissions Specialist].

JOB SUMMARY:

Update patient information (including Alternate Resource information). Assist patients in obtaining a State or Federal program for an Alternate Resource. Complete all forms through scheduled appointments and walk-ins. Provide exceptional patient service in all interactions. No supervisory responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior data entry experience strongly preferred.
• Prior work experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Indian preference.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ·

• Works collaboratively with all departments in the Tribal Health System.
• Provide exceptional patient service in all interactions.
• Enter and manage patient information in NextGen PM System
• Verify Native American, Employee and Dependent, or Partnership Eligibility for new patients and prior to each appointment.
• Verify insurance or alternate resources for new patients, monthly, and prior to all appointments.
• Assists patients in completing an Alternate Resource application including Medi-Cal and Partnership.
• Check-in patients for Health Care Services, such as but not limited to, Family Practice, Urgent Care, Labs, and Registration.
• Gather information from the patient to complete Alternate Resource filing and/or registration.
• Update patient file with personal information or Alternate Resource information by appointment or walk-in.
• Update and/or confirm address, phone number, and alternate resource status, identifying eligibility status, and obtaining treatment authorization signature at each appointment.
• Assist patients with the registration process for appointments or walk-ins.
• Scan and retrieve registration documents.
• Provide patients with all required medical forms including Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), Staying Healthy Assessment (SHA), and Release of information (ROI)
• Schedule appointments by telephone or in person, following established appointment time/diagnosis guidelines.
• Schedule all Urgent Care (same day appointments).
• Obtain information from patients and guide them to the appropriate department.
• Verify and send appointments reminders daily through the Patient Portal Software.

A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at www.reddingrancheria-nsn.gov, please fax (530-242-4563) or email (employment@reddingrancheria-nsn.gov).

All certifications, credentials/ licenses, education verification /degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process your application.

Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.

To minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Redding Rancheria will require all healthcare employees to report their vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any healthcare employees with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from taking the vaccine may be entitled to an exemption.

Additional Information:

In addition, Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.

E-Verify Statement

Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information.

https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

For further information, please contact Human Resources Dept. at (530) 225-8979.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.01 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person