***This is a 6 month temporary assignment position, multiple vacancies available***

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

The purpose of this position is to collect and record accurate and complete required demographic, insurance, and financial information for patients receiving outpatient services. This includes financial screening services, checking insurance eligibility, confirming health insurance coverage, scheduling appointments, and assisting patients in an office or clinic setting. This position is within the Ambulatory Operations and requires flexibility to be willing to work in a variety of clinics and locations with little or no advance notice of assignment. The person in this position must be able to work at multiple locations over the course of the typical work week and possibly the same day, providing own transportation.

Customer Service: 

• Provide high quality customer service to all internal and external customers. This includes communicating accurately, openly, supportively, in a timely manner, and extending special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation within the department, as well as with other departments and allied professionals.
• Demonstrate respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts. Must demonstrate superior face to face customer contact skills, remain calm and resourceful during crisis management or other difficult situations, and manage standard complaint processing.
• Required to learn and maintain skill with available information technology, and remain current with changes to departmental procedures and new information. Provide flexible coverage of internal service needs, including work location and reporting time.

Registration Service:

• Gather and/or verify patient information including demographics, guarantor, emergency contacts, insurance coverage, and financial status. Verify patient eligibility for health care coverage and enter appropriate insurance plan information and codes. Enter all information accurately into OHSU databases.
• Provide financial screening for low income or non-sponsered patients and refer patients to apply for Oregon or Washington Medicaid or OHSU Financial Assistance when appropriate. Complete reverification, udpates, and/or new patient registration from patient work queues, email, or inbasket as assigned. Required to maintain Registration Department individual performance standards: Production Standard: Individual standard of 60 registrations per day Error Rate Standard: Maintain an accuracy rate of 97% Talk Time Standard: Average time to complete a registration is 4.5 minutes or less.

Telecommunications:

• Utilize an Automated Call distributor (ACD) to answering incoming registration calls.  Staff in and out of ACD and use not ready work as per department guidelines.  Remain available to accept incoming calls at all times. Adhere to department schedule for break and lunch periods.
• Refer general information inquiries and urgent health concerns to the appropriate area. Answer and explain all registration questions asked by patients or other employees. Note that Registration Services participates in customer service evaluations via call monitoring and/or recording.

• Six Months of recent experience in a medical office and/or medical billing setting, including high-volume direct patient contact, scheduling and/or registration, claims processing, and/or managed care authorizations; OR
• One year of work experience in a high volume direct public contact position.  
• Typing by touch 30-45 wpm. Must have demonstrable record of reliable attendance, exemplary customer contact skills, punctuality, and proven successful performance at most recent past and present employers.  Must have good grammar.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

High School Diploma or equivalency

Benefits:
Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Temporary Role Full- Time

Pay Range: $22.50 - $30.45 per hour

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.