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Patient Access Specialist I Jobs in Salem, OR at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics
Patient Access Specialist I – 7448
US:OR:Salem | Administrative / Clerical Support | Full Time
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Description
Location Site: Rehab
Department: SH Rehab Administration
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 7:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health’s comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Live Well Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
Education assistance program
Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Your Role With Us:
In this role, your exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate in a positive, professional manner are needed to provide support to scheduling imaging appointments in a call center environment with the opportunity to work remote. You will also be responsible for obtaining accurate financial information for insurance processes. As a Patient Access Specialist I, you must have a basic level of understanding related to medical terminology and anatomy to appropriately obtain, interpret, and communicate necessary medical information, medical history, lab results, diagnostic testing, allergies, and medications to Medical Providers. You must demonstrate the ability to understand and interrupt ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Background/Expertise:
GED, high school graduate or above preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year appointment scheduling. Healthcare related preferred.
Keyboarding at 45 wpm.
Basic understanding of Medical Terminology and billing codes (ICD-10, CPT) preferred.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
Exceptional customer service skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Intermediate understanding with contractual nature of HMO and/or PPO insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid, commercial, workers compensation and other third party payers preferred.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]
Title: Patient Access Specialist I
Company: Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics
Location: Salem, OR
