What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Specialist position at APR Consulting?
APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Patient Access Specialist
Location: Portland, OR 97239
Position: Patient Access Specialist
Pay Rate: $23.92/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 730-4pm M-F
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED:
6 months of work experience in a medical office setting, including high volume patient calls OR 1 year of work experience in a high volume direct public contact position.
REQUIRED:
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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Location: Portland, OR 97239
Position: Patient Access Specialist
Pay Rate: $23.92/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 730-4pm M-F
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED:
6 months of work experience in a medical office setting, including high volume patient calls OR 1 year of work experience in a high volume direct public contact position.
REQUIRED:
- Basic computer keyboarding skills including typing of 30 - 45 wpm.
- Basic computer skills including word processing.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in confrontational customer interactions.
- The Patient Access Specialist (PAS) gathers and records required information about patients, provides customer services which includes confirming health insurance coverage, determining individual financial obligations, verifying that necessary authorizations for care have been obtained, scheduling physician office appointments, cancer treatment appointments, and ancillary appointments, and assisting patients in an office or practice setting.
- This position will serve as a liaison and information resources for physicians, nursing support staff, and coworkers, referring physician offices, patients and insurance companies on referral reqirements per diagnosis and service
- This role will be required to answer approximately 10% calls to the clinic, to schedule, transfer, or traige to a clinical team.
- This role will explain detailed complicated procedures to patients and answer any patient questions or concerns within scope. Works closely with other medicine/surgery clinics for appointment coordination.
- Works reschedule and wait lists when necessary; Prepare and mail, fax, or email new patient information packets when necessary; Check-in and signal patient locations; Direct patients to appropriate providers for other health care issues; Enter patient information accurately into the electronic medical record when necessary.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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