Patient Access Representative (Onsite, Per Diem)

Job Description

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:

Responsible for timely and accurate patient registration. Interviews patients for all pertinent account information. Verify all insurance and calculates and collects patient liability amounts. Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatment. Answer any questions and explain policies clearly. Check for physician orders and attaches them to appropriate patient record to ensure correct test is received. Print and collate any paperwork needed for each patient to for distribution to unit/department. Escorts patients to his/her area or refers patient to available escort as needed.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Check for physician orders and attaches them to patient medical record to ensure that patients are receiving appropriate tests.
• Choose correct health plan and accurately and research to ensure accuracy when verifying insurance. Enter all authorization information accurately as needed.
• Follows guidelines and instructions from senior staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• 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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About Us

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.