Patient Advocate - Santa Rosa, United States - Sutter Health

Sutter Health
Sutter Health
Verified Company
Santa Rosa, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

Organization:

SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital


Position Overview:


Responsible for supporting the success of a high-performing shared services organization by helping to champion and drive the long-term SSRRH vision.

Helps foster an environment in which continuous improvement in business processes and services is welcomed and recognized. Participates in programs and in using tools in support of building a high performance culture via the standard SSRRH responsibilities (e.g. performance measurement, people development, customer relationship management, etc.).


EDUCATION:


  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._
HS Diploma

Associate's or equivalent education/experience


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
CHAA-Certified Healthcare Access Associate

CPAT-Certified Patient Account Technician

CRCR-Certified Revenue Cycle Representative


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

Experience within a hospital or clinic environment, an insurance company, managed care organization or other financial service setting, performing financial counseling, financial clearance and/or customer service activities as typically acquired in two years.

Completion of regulatory/mandatory certifications and skills validation competencies preferred

Experience executing Patient Access standards, processes, policies, procedures and service level agreements preferred


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology as well as an understanding of healthcare insurance is required

General knowledge of patient access financial counseling functions in acute and non-acute settings preferred

Working knowledge of medical terminology and coding desired

Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations desired

Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage frequent in-person and/or phone patient contacts while effective maintaining and documenting data in the patient registration/accounting systems

Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills


Interpersonal skills necessary in dealing with internal and external customers; must develop positive relationships with clinical staff to maximize the benefit and effectiveness of the financial counseling function (e.g., Nursing notifies Financial Counselor of when an elusive family member is visiting patient).

Accuracy and attentiveness to detail required

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Sutter Health

Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to change

Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles

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

Fluency in both English and a minimum of one other language is preferred for this role to allow Sutter Health to better serve the community and patient population

Requires the ability to work with and maintain confidential information


Job Shift:

Evenings


Schedule:

Full Time


Shift Hours:

8


Days of the Week:

Variable


Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend


Benefits:

No


Unions:

Yes


Position Status:

Non-Exempt


Weekly Hours:

0


Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual


Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $29.23 to $36.34 / hour
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