Patient Access Scheduling Representative - Full Time, Day Shift - Ukiah Valley

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center.

Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Schedules patients for facility services based on the physician order received, including ancillary, surgical and medical testing/procedures/admissions in Scheduling Books. Applies developing/basic working knowledge and experience to the job. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

• Associate's/Technical degree in business or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Takes telephone requests for authorizations. Prepares referral requests. Obtains authorizations and collects patient data.

• Maintains responsibility for obtaining pre-defined data, completing scheduling process in computer system, scheduling conflict resolution and cancelling/revising based on patient/provider/or facility request. Provides patients with necessary instructions regarding preparation, timing and location of exams per facility guidelines.

• Maintains electronic health record (EHR) referral documentation reflecting actions on specific referrals, including adding incoming referrals that were not generated from the electronic health record (EHR). Tracks referral patient compliance and communicates with referring provider, as necessary, regarding patients refusing service or not showing up to a referral appointment.

• Selects correct patient and correct service/exam. Ensures orders and required authorizations are in place. Collects clinical data under facility direction to ensure test is appropriate.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.