St. Luke's

Healthcare

PatientAccessCoordinator

Easton, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Patient Access Coordinator at St. Luke's. Skills: Patient Access, Registration, Scheduling, Customer Service. Assist with daily operations of Patient Access areas. Coordinate clerical workflow”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Eligibility Requirements

Sitting up to eight hours per day, Up to six hours at a time, Frequent fingering, Frequent handling, Frequent firm grasping, Frequent twisting and turning, Frequent lifting, Frequent carrying, Frequent pulling objects up to 25 pounds, Ability to push up to 250 pounds in a wheelchair, Frequent stooping, Frequent bending, Frequent crouching, Frequent reaching above shoulder level, Seeing as it relates to normal and peripheral vision, Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, Hearing as it relates to telephone use, Float locations between Easton Campus and Anderson Campus

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, Computer experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Access, Excel & Word, Medical insurance background, Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding, Knowledge of medical terminology, Previous experience working with multi-line switchboard console

Nice to Have

Associate Degree in Business or Medical Office Administration

What You'll Do.

Assist with daily operations of Patient Access areas

Coordinate clerical workflow

Coordinate day-to-day activities

Direct clerical staff members

Maintain professional appearance of Main Lobby

Maintain professional appearance of ED Lobby

Inform staff of policy changes

Inform staff of procedure changes

Assign tasks to staff

Ensure Patient Access areas are covered

Complete scheduling process

Review preparation information

Contact primary care physician

Complete registration process

Enter appropriate charges

Enter appropriate orders

Assist or direct caller

Assure communication of patient arrival

Maintain working knowledge of policies

Maintain working knowledge of procedures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works in tandem with other department heads; Ensures issues are addressed

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills

Full Job Description

### _St. Luke 's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission_ _of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient 's ability to pay for health care._ _**HOURS**_**:** Full Time, 40 hours/week Mon-Fri, with occasional shift coverage that may fall on a weekend) 7 AM - 4 PM, primarily (with coverage occasionally from 8-4:30 or 8:30 - 5) Float locations between Easton Campus and Anderson Campus The Patient Access Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the Patient Access areas (Registration, Central Scheduling, Information Desk and Telecommunications). Works in tandem with the other department heads to ensure that issues are addressed. Coordinates clerical workflow within the various Patient Access areas. Coordinates all day-to-day activities, including direction to clerical staff members. **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Maintains professional appearance of Main Lobby and ED Lobby * Ensures that the staff is informed of changes in hospital policies and procedures so that the staff is able to effectively gather accurate patient, medical, and financial information * Assigns tasks to staff and ensures that all Patient Access areas are covered appropriately * Accurately completes the scheduling process as outlined by the department’s policy and procedure manual. Reviews preparation information with the person scheduling to assure that the patient is properly prepared for the study * Contacts the primary care physician and/or specialist to obtain required preauthorization or insurance referrals * Accurately completes the registration process as outlined by the department’s policy and proce

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