MCMC Hiring for PVS Rep / Patient Care Advocate at The Dalles, Oregon Full Time

MCMC is looking for a PVS Rep/Patient Care Advocate to join our team. This is a Full time position, scheduled 40 hours per week and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Flexibility in schedule is a must.

Under little supervision, the Patient Care Advocate is responsible for assuring outpatient/emergency patients receive safe access to medical care while collecting sufficient information to ensure compliance with governmental regulations, laws and hospital policies. The Care Advocate helps to coordinate the admitting process for outpatient/emergency patients, registering, educating, and collecting financial information for use by the billing department. The Care Advocate exhibits competence, integrity and confidentiality with all materials and situations. This position may also fill in for Patient Visitor Services Representatives roles I and II.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• A two year college education including satisfactory completion of college level Health Records coursework preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• National Certification of Healthcare Access Association preferred.

Experience:

• Two year of progressively responsible health experience or equivalent in one of the following areas required: Patient Registration; Medical Records/Health Information; Clerical support experience; Insurance Verification/Authorization/Referrals

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in the English language.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills which promote cooperation and teamwork.

• Ability to withstand varying job pressures and organize/prioritize related job tasks.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.

• Ability to communicate in calm, succinct, business-like manner.

• Ability to identify alternative means of communication as needed.

• Keyboarding of 40 wpm and PC based computer skills.

ID: 2022-5836

Shift: Nights

External Company Name: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

External Company URL: www.mcmc.net

Street: 1700 E. 19Th St.