Pre-Registration Clerk
Job description:
Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Pre-Registration Clerk for our Patient Access department department who will embrace our mission, vision, and values.
Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.
Why Work Here?
Oak Valley Hospital features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. We offer a competitive salary, one-on-one patient care, and regular evaluations.
Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, EAP, 401(a) pension plan, optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans with immediate eligibility, and a tuition reimbursement program. Beyond an outstanding benefit package, we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.
At Oak Valley Hospital District we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. We want to create a place where you belong no matter where you come from, what you look like, or how you identify. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who are.
Under the general supervision of the Patient Access Supervisor/Manager, the Pre-Registration Clerk is responsible for obtaining, verifying, and documenting insurance authorizations and referrals for hospital and outpatient services, including both scheduled and unscheduled encounters. This position plays a vital role in facilitating timely patient access to care, ensuring compliance with regulatory and payer requirements, and protecting hospital revenue through accurate and timely authorization processes. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and complete assigned duties within a timely manner. Takes the initiative to perform other tasks when assigned workload has been completed.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay any longer! Apply now and join our talented team today and start building the career of your dreams!
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Minimum of 3-5 years of previous registration, insurance, medical office experience, revenue cycle functions preferred
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of computer input and skills
- Good communication and guest relation skills Experience with surgical authorizations is strongly preferred.
- Meditech experience preferred
Pay: $19.50-20.50 per hour