Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

This position functions under the direction and supervision of the Operations Manager for the Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs. The Patient Access Specialist will support the front end of the revenue cycle by processing accurate and complete pre-registration, registration, demographic and financial verification activities. Analyze insurance payor/plans and verifies eligibility through Epic's RTE platform or third party websites, documents responses of eligibility accurately in the patient medical record. When applicable, PAS will run cost estimates for review with patients, apply appropriate payment discounts and billing indicators. Utilizes the electronic medical health record and completes pre-screen questionnaire for new patients, coordinate and schedule new admissions and existing patient appointments, answers all incoming calls, takes messages and distributes as necessary, placing follow up phone calls to patients who have discharged from the outpatient programs, maintain all logs for compliance and regulatory standards, Welcomes visitors and provide facility tours as needed. Processes mail and orders/stock office supplies and other program materials. The Patient Access Specialist will complete all other duties assigned and acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team- communicating information, integrate appropriately with Hospital and assist the Program Director as needed. Must be capable of working independently, presents a positive image by professional appearance, attitude, personality, customer service and body language.

What You Will Bring:

Education

High School Diploma required

Bachelors Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or Clinical Area preferred

Experience

2 years - Healthcare/Medical - Support Services

Epic experience required, or ability to complete training in seven days of hire

Qualifications

Ability to multi task, prioritize deadlines, work well in both a team environment and independently required

Excellent organizational skills required

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills required

What You Will Get:

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

* A Zero-Deductible Health Plan

* Dental and vision insurance

* Generous Paid Time Off

* Tuition Assistance

* Retirement Savings Match

* A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing

* Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.

We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks

VA State Police and/or WV State Background and Fingerprinting (WV Cares) (applicable state)

3rd party Background Check

Central Registry

FBI Fingerprinting

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Grade

108

Physical Demands

6 A Customer Service