Patient Access Representative III

Organization:SMCS-Sutter Med Center - SacramentoPosition Overview:Obtains all necessary information to register and financially clear patients. Acts as a key resource by providing functional guidance and direction to new employees, resolving problems, using sound judgment and initiative as workflow requires. Helps foster an environment in which continuous improvement in business processes and services is welcomed and recognized. Responsible for providing issue identification, assessment, and resolution as well as technical support in order to achieve desired outcomes and compliance with the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Sutter Health policies and standard procedures. Oversee the collection of information that is obtained during the registration work flow process to ensure efficient and accurate registration of patients in Emergency, Ambulatory, Inpatient and Outpatient service areas related to hospital billing and compliance.Job Description :EDUCATION:

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

General knowledge of patient access, financial counseling, functions in acute, and non-acute settings.

Working knowledge and understanding of insurance and medical terminology.

Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and Consent Laws knowledge.

Time management skills and the ability to manage frequent in-person patient contacts while effective maintaining and documenting data in the patient registration systems.

Demonstrated ability to work in multiple computer systems, such as patient registration/accounting systems, telephone consoles, document imaging, scanning, payment posting, proprietary payer websites and data quality monitoring, both accurately and efficiently.

Possess verbal and written communication and active listening skills.

Accuracy and attentiveness to detail required.

Decision making and problem solving skills.

Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in diverse environment.

Ability to meet or exceed targeted customer service, productivity and quality standards.

Computer proficiency skills required.

Requires the ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:NoneBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:0This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $28.52 to $35.64 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.