Patient Account Coordinator Hospice Per Diem

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and
exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health
came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered
around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our expansive
combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites
of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers.
Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health
and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of
patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly
connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health
needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on
us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious
experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

What We Have To Offer To You:

Highly collegial team
Opportunity to work with highly skilled team
Faith-based culture with commitment to our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence where we value positive team players
Every other weekend or every third weekend options
12 hour shifts
Financial support for specialty certifications
Tuition assistance for advanced degrees
Opportunities for career growth within the growing and highly successful CHI Franciscan Health system
Competitive wages, incentives and a generous employee benefits program

Job Summary:
Performs a variety of administrative support duties associated with the patient intake process in accordance with established internal guidelines and procedures. Work includes 1) scheduling patient appointments, 2) collecting, recording and distributing patient demographic and financial data, 3) gathering/validating insurance information and obtaining authorization for services, and 4) performing related administrative support duties.
Work requires knowledge of insurance authorization/billing requirements and privacy/confidentiality practices, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and the patient intake process. An incumbent follows proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management. Work requires strong customer service skills and familiarity with department specific computer systems.

Education/Experience:
Successful completion of an accredited medical terminology course(s) or equivalent on-the-job training, and two years of related work experience in patient registration, insurance verification, or related function.

License/Certification:
None