Patient Intake Specialist

Our client, a nonprofit focused on providing dialysis treatment, is hiring a Patient Intake Specialistto assist their billing department! This is a 6-8 week contract position with HIGH potential to become a permanent position!

Address: South Seatac, WA 98168 ***ONSITE IN OFFICE***

Pay Rate: $26-$28/hour

Hours: M - F, 8AM - 4:30PM

A Day in the Life:

• Managing referral process for patients requesting dialysis treatments
• Obtaining required medical information for an admission
• Initiates the referral to Patient Finance once face sheet, referral, initial orders and 2728 form received.
• Works collaboratively with the clinical director to identify medically complex referrals and readiness for placement, consulting as needed with CMO for medical concerns.
• Utilizes tools available that transparently tracks the referral pathway.
• Documents what has been received and completed electronically so it is visible to the admitting team.
• Clearly addresses needs and communications via fax, email, and telephonically while promoting a collaborative and customer service based relationship.
• Schedules patients in accordance with clinical needs, demographics, and unit capacity. Communicates plan with the referring nephrologist and clinic’s IDT, hospital, and care facilities as appropriate.
• Communicates with hospital, physician offices, and/or patients with first run information.
• Schedules interpreter, if needed, for initial outpatient dialysis appointment.
• Under pressures of time and urgency from nephrologists and institutions seeking to discharge a patient, ensures that referrals are processed expediently, and placements are made that maximize patient safety.
• Adapts admission procedures to be consistent with changes in company policies. This includes access to hospital EMR systems to collect information required to admit patients.
• Participates in meetings, calls, etc. to promote process improvement, consistent practice, and transparency. This may include short or long-term interdepartmental projects.
• Provides cross coverage for patient scheduling, transportation, and interpreter services as needed.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Director, reviews admissions policies.
• Promotes collaborative work with referring nephrologists and facilities, with outreach efforts as needed.

Requirements:

• Dialysis experience REQUIRED
• Insurance verification
• Patient scheduling
• Experience with referrals

Why choose Addison Group? 

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, and 401k.
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's job openings lead to potential permanent employment.
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers.
• Options: You are presented with multiple employment options near your home.
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
• Equipment Provided

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.