Patient Accounts Representative jobs in Petaluma, CA

Position Overview :

Serves as the face to face point of contact for patients. This job is intended for use by positions employed by a hospital.

Obtains all necessary information to register and financially clear patients. Greets patients / family members and obtains and / or verifies relevant information in the process of registering financially clearing patients for service delivery.

Enhances the patient experience throughout all patient interactions by serving as the customer service point of contact at the point of service by demonstrating knowledge of Sutter's Health system and service offerings.

Job Description : EDUCATION :

EDUCATION :

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE :

1 year 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.

Decision making and problem-solving skills.

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

Computer proficiency skills.

Requires the ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

Job Shift :

Day / Evening / Night

Schedule : Per Diem / Casual

Per Diem / Casual

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Days of the Week : Variable

Variable

Weekend Requirements :

Every other Weekend

Benefits : Unions :

Unions : Position Status :

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Employee Status : Per Diem / Casual

Per Diem / Casual

Number of Openings :

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $31.74 to $39.67 / hour

The 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

Last updated : 2024-04-24