PAS Specialist at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


PAS Specialist

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31828
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Hospital/Clinic Support
Portland, OR (South East)

Overview

Checking patients in/out:

• Checks patients in by:
  • Greeting patient and family/visitors
  • Verifying demographic information*
  • Verifying insurance and guarantor information *
  • Verifying that EPIC and EPIC patient information match*
  • Verifies and assists with forms that need to be completed; financial and medical
  • Screening patients (bed bugs, etc.)
  • Checking-in using EPIC
  • Notifies/Asks if patient can be seen if they are late for their appointment
  • Asking for and collecting money (co-payments, pre-payments, patient payments
  • on account) Balances money.
  • Handing out forms that need to be completed (health history form, release of
  • information, etc)
  • Keeps patients informed on delays (reactive and proactive)
• Checks patients out by:
  • Greeting patients
  • Checking out using EPIC
  • Prints after visit summary (if not already done by care team)
  • Schedules return appointments
  • Accurately schedule appointments in EPIC for established and new patients.
  • Appointment types include: follow-up, complete physical exams, well child checks, procedures, prenatal, new patients, etc.
  • Accurately notes why the patient is coming in for a visit.
  • Schedules interpreters when needed
  • Gives appointment card reminder

Answer phone calls:

• Log in as an agent within 5 minutes of clocking in
• Answers phone calls; greets, answers questions, take message
• Schedules appointments
• Accurately schedule appointments in EPIC for established and new patients.
• Appointment types include: follow-up, complete physical exams, well child checks, procedures, prenatal, new patients, etc.
• Accurately notes why the patient is coming in for a visit.
• Schedules interpreters when needed
• Warm transfers as appropriate
• Takes messages via EPIC in-basket and accurately routes messages
• Uses Aux codes and after call work appropriately
• Answers calls in succession while primary phone duty
• Answers calls when the queues light blinks or when not assisting a patient while assigned to; check in/out or other front office position.

Responsibilities

• Six months of work experience in a medical office setting, including high volume direct patient contact OR
• One year of work experience in a high volume direct public contact position
• Note: Successful completion of a formal OHSU Administrative Internship Program will substitute for one year of experience.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Basic computer keyboarding skills including typing of 30 - 45 wpm.
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to multitask
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

Available hours: Monday – Friday 730 am to 830 pm and Saturdays 830-500pm Sundays 0730a-800pm

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