**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking a **Patient Access Representative - Admitting for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.07 – $29.72. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.** **Job Summary** Assists in coordinating the activities between scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification. Acts as a clinical liaison with physician practices interacting with pre-visit services. **Details of the Position** + Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate patient demographic, financial data. May register patients using varying methods depending upon location, which may include mobile cart. + Collects patient balances, co-payment, co-insurance, or other payment types. + Verifies coverage and ensures all insurance requirements are met, as well as obtaining all prior authorization and/or referrals as appropriate prior to patient arrival. + Responds to customer’s inquiries. + Assists with departmental coverage as needed. + Manages daily appointment schedules which may include reminder calls and calling all referrals. + May transport patients utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment. + Performs other duties as assigned. **What You Bring** + High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred) + Minimum of 1-year medical office or related customer service experience (Required) and + Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook (Preferred) **Skills** + Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding. (Preferred) + Knowledge of insurance process and regulations. (Preferred) + Must be able to manage conflict effectively and professionally. (Required) + Excellent time management skills, with an emphasis on meeting time sensitive deadlines. (Required) + Good customer service skills and good interpersonal skills. (Required) **Working Conditions** + Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. + Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. + Sedentary work. + Predominantly operates in an office environment. + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. + The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. For a full description of the position, or for questions, please email Jen Worthington at Jworthington@peacehealth.org or call 360-448-0542. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws. REQNUMBER: 103605