Patient Access Coordinator - Harris Ortho & Sports Medicine Job at LifePoint Hea

Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. Where We Are: Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva. Why Choose Us: · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees · Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants · Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare · And much more… Coordinates and engages in the day to day patient activities occurring in the front area of the medical clinic. Essential Functions: Receives, screens, and routes visitors and telephone calls. Responds to, escalates, and follows up on inquiries and problems as appropriate. Registers patients, verifies data and assists with completing any and all forms. Obtains and updates demographic, billing and third party coverage information. Explains policies and procedures to patients, families and visitors as needed. Performs these tasks efficiently with careful attention to detail with a minimal error rate. Maintains files and office equipment. Orders and stocks supplies. Schedules appointments in compliance with clinic policies and procedures, confirms appointments and prepares/maintains medical records in compliance with clinic policies and procedures. Oversees the balancing of charges, receipts and end of day. Job Requirements: Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent required Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Minimum Work Experience: Prefer two years clerical experience in a medical clinic. EEOC Statement “Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” Job: *Administration/Clerical Organization: *Western Carolina Phys - Harris P Title: Patient Access Coordinator - Harris Ortho & Sports Medicine Location: NC-Sylva Requisition ID: 7463-12434