Patient Access Representative (Per-diem, Variable Shift, Bakersfield

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Patient Access Representative for a per-diem role with 8-hour variable shifts. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated individual who can work onsite at our Bakersfield, CA location.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

Job Identification : 69141

Job Category :
Associate

Posting Date : T22:43:05+00:00

Job Shift :
Variable Shift

Locations :
Bakersfield, CA, United States

Assignment Category :
Per Diem

Pay Range :
The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.91. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department :
Patient Access OP Radiology

Shift Length : 8 Hours