Patient Access Specialist

COMPANY INFORMATION

 Catholic Health

Catholic Health is becoming one of the top performing health systems

in the nation. We’re recognized as one of the country’s top integrated

health systems and we’ve received independent recognition for great

quality and value. When you put it all together it adds up to improved

access, more accurate diagnosis, greater safety and better outcomes

for all our patients.

(EOE M/F/D/V).

POSITION OVERVIEW

"Excellent OpportunityFor a

Patient Access Specialist-Admissions”

The Patient Access Specialist is the front line Hospital System liaison with

customers, i.e.; patients, physicians, other hospital departments and offsite

 facilities and registers patients for all in and out patient services.  The Patient

 Access Specialist  is responsible to provide access for patients to the

 Hospital System while ensuring the Hospital or offsite Facilities fulfill its

registration, business and administrative requirements

related to each patient encounter.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Graduate/or Equivalent

Must possess general office skills, including but not limited to

computer/keyboarding, fax machines and typing at least

30 wpm and/or demonstrated computer proficiency.

Knowledge of Microsoft office, Word Perfect, Excel preferred

Must Posses excellent/effective communication/interpersonal skills

organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through a must.

Has the ability to maintain composure when interacting

with a wide variety of customers and situations.

Highly motivated and willing to contribute skills and ideas

 for the overall improvement of the department.

Must be flexible and effective in a fast paced/changing

health care environment

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year hospital registration or medical office experience required

Previous experience or knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred

 BENEFITS

Catholic Health strives to accommodate the needs of its associates by offering

a variety of comprehensive benefit coverage options.

·          Health/Prescription Drug

·          Dental

·          Vision

·          Flexible Spending Accounts

·          Optional Life Insurance

·          Long Term Disability

Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage is

provided at no cost to eligible associates.

Benefits eligible associates accrue paid time off (PTO) for vacation, holidays,

personal, and short-term sick time, as well as long term sick hours in the event

of an extended illness or injury.

Catholic Health sponsors 2 types of retirement arrangements. A defined benefit

pension plan, which is 100% paid by the employer, is offered to associates who

meet the eligibility requirements. A voluntary 403 (b) plan, which is available to all

associates immediately upon hire, is available to further assist you in retirement

planning.