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Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office - Santa Barbara

Position Overview:

Serves as the pre-service point of contact for patients to obtain all necessary information to pre-register and financially clear patients prior to day of service delivery. Handles non-clinical referrals and authorization coordination and unbilled account follow-up. Enhances the patient experience throughout all patient interactions by serving as the customer service point of contact by demonstrating knowledge of Sutter's Health system and service offerings.

**Job Description** :

EDUCATION:

+ HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ Working knowledge of medical and insurance terminology.

+ Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

+ Time management skills and the ability to manage frequent telephone patient contacts while effective maintaining and documenting data in the patient registration systems.

+ Ability to utilize multiple modes of communication (e.g. phone, fax, patient portal, e-mail, physician portal, mail, etc.) in a professional, accurate, efficient and courteous manner.

+ Ability to work in multiple computer systems, such as patient registration/accounting systems, document imaging, scanning, payment posting, proprietary payer websites and data quality monitoring, both accurately and efficiently.

+ Strong data entry skills.

+ Verbal and written communication and active listening skills.

+ Interpersonal skills necessary in dealing with internal and external customers.

+ Accuracy and attentiveness to detail.

+ Ability to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

+ Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $25.24 to $31.55 / hour

_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_