Job description

Kootenai Heart Clinics -Sandpoint location is looking for a Patient/Outpatient Services Coordinator (Medical Receptionist) to join their team!

About the Job
Responsible for coordinating activities related to scheduling patients and procedures, referrals, prior authorizations and insurance paperwork using a top-rated, customer service focus at all times.

• Complies with all Kootenai Health confidentiality and HIPAA standards
• Functions as the communication center for the unit/clinic regarding all patient care, patient location, and patient activities, and is able to provide information and direction as needed
• May enter orders, procedures, labs, and multiple tests regarding the care of patients while in the outpatient areas.
• Ensures patient demographics and insurance information is maintained in appropriate scheduling systems
• Communicates basic financial policies pertaining to insurance coverage, collects copays, deductibles, and self-pay payments
• Obtains referrals and pre-authorizations as required and processes charges
• Generates reports, handles multiple projects, and prepares and monitors invoices and expense reports per leadership
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Full Time –Days – 80 Hours Per Pay Period - M-F

Team Highlights

Kootenai Heart Clinics consists of a network of locations in in Northern Idaho. These clinics provide heart patients across the northwest with the highest level of comprehensive cardiovascular care available.

All Kootenai Heart Clinics physicians are board certified cardiologists who provide general cardiovascular care. In addition, Heart Clinics patients who require subspecialty care can receive treatment from physicians specializing in electrophysiology, echocardiography, nuclear and invasive or interventional cardiology.

Minimum Qualifications

Patient Services Coordinator

• High school diploma OR equivalent preferred
• Experience working in medical office preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, confidentiality, HIPAA and electronic health record systems preferred

Outpatient Services Coordinator

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Two years’ experience as a Health Unit Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Scheduler; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience required.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, confidentiality, HIPAA and electronic health record systems preferred

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org .You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.95 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sandpoint, ID: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Scheduling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Administrative Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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