Location Site: West Valley Hospital

Department: WVH Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: 7:00

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

Patient Access Specialists are responsible for the pre-registration functions and the scheduling processes. Our PAS are that friendly voice on the end of the phone that courteously obtain accurate demographic, guarantor, and financial information. They are so sharp and accurate at obtaining this information that it assures accurate billing and clinical information. We are currently hiring for either a level I, II or III.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Background/Expertise:

PASI -

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year scheduling. Healthcare related preferred.
• Keyboarding at 45 wpm.
• Basic understanding of Medical Terminology and billing codes (ICD-10, CPT) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Familiarity with contractual nature of HMO and/or PPO insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid, commercial, workers compensation and other 3rd party payers preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

PASII -

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years scheduling for multiple providers. A minimum of 1 year of work experience within the Centralized Scheduling department.
• A moderate understanding of insurance authorization and financial processing accounts.
• Previous EPIC Prelude and Cadence experience
• Keyboarding at 45 wpm.
• Moderate understanding of Medical Terminology and billing codes (ICD-10, CPT) preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Familiarity with contractual nature of HMO and/or PPO insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid, commercial, workers compensation and other 3rd party payers preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

PASIII -

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. College level course study in healthcare occupations preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years scheduling for multiple providers required. A minimum of 2 years of work experience within the Rehabilitation Scheduling department required. A minimum of 1 year as a Rehab Patient Specialist II, or 1 year as organizational equivalent.
• A strong understanding of insurance authorization and financial processing accounts.
• Proficient in EPIC Cadence and/or Prelude preferred.
• Keyboarding at 45 wpm.
• Advanced understanding of Medical Terminology and billing codes (ICD-10, CPT) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Intermediate understanding with contractual nature of HMO and/or PPO insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid, commercial, workers compensation and other 3rd party payers preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org