Patient Access Scheduling Representative, Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary:

Performs a wide range of patient access and scheduling functions to support high-quality, efficient patient care. Requires understanding of insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements. Ensures patients are properly scheduled and fully prepared for services based on scheduling protocols. Provides superior customer service to patients, providers, and all internal and external customers.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical degree in business or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year customer service experience, preferably in healthcare or service-oriented environment: Required
• One year experience in Patient Access, Revenue Cycle, physician office, healthcare insurance, or related field: Required

Essential Functions:

• Schedules, confirms, and modifies appointments based on patient needs and departmental guidelines. Communicates preparation instructions and ensures patients are ready for procedures.
• Coordinates with referring and ordering providers to schedule appropriate services. Obtains and updates demographic, insurance, and financial information to ensure accurate financial clearance and registration.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and authorization requirements. Ensures accurate patient identification and proper MRN assignment. Confirms required orders, authorizations, labs, premedication, and implant information are in place.
• Obtains external medical records needed to support scheduled services. Provides exceptional customer service to patients, providers, and internal departments.
• Processes patient and provider messages accurately and promptly. Supports clinicians, technologists, and team members with scheduling and access needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.