Patient Care Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

3 months ago


The Dalles, United States Adventist Health Full time
Job Description

Have you wanted to make a difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy working in an upbeat and collaborative environment as part of an amazing team?

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is currently hiring Patient Care Coordinator/Administrative Assistants in many of our clinics. As a PCC/AA, you are a crucial part of the care team tasked with being the first friendly face a patient sees when checking in or calling our clinics. You'll work closely with physicians, medical assistants, nurses, and other clinical professionals to deliver top notch, customer focused care.

Best of all, the PCC/AA position has been the starting place for many of our senior clinic leaders, creating a foundation for growth and advancement that has the potential to carry you through a rewarding and sustainable career in healthcare.

With competitive pay, excellent benefits including childcare opportunities at our Great n Small child development center, and a strong focus on supporting you as a mission owner, we believe that Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is an amazing place to begin your career.

Apply today to be connected with one of our clinic leaders and learn more about open positions. Starting wage $18.39.

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary:

Coordinates a variety of admitting and clerical duties to facilitate the efficient processing and scheduling of patients for the department. Provides communication with patients and visitors that promotes a high level of overall satisfaction and quality of care. Performs duties in an outpatient location.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:
  • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
  • Associate's/Technical Degree in business, healthcare or computer science or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
  • Greets, receives and escorts patients/visitors, and notifies necessary personnel of their arrival. Answers multiple phone lines and intercom, and communicates appropriately. Gives appropriate attention to complaints/requests as needed. Receives, interprets, verifies and processes physicians' orders. Admits/discharges daily patients and creates charts. Provides clerical support for departmental meetings, projects and activities as needed.
  • Completes and forwards all required information, charts, records, documents as requested. Requests previous patient records from medical records as needed. Maintains department records, reports, statistics. Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of all office supplies and equipment. Identifies current status of patient's insurance, as well as range of benefits. Identifies and collects co-payments and limits of services for all patients.
  • Provides appropriate forms to billing and other departments. Assists with maintenance of hospital forms. Performs various confidential clerical duties including, but not limited to data entry, obtaining patient's signature for needed documents and/or consents forms, filing and answering phones. Helps schedule patient appointments. Obtains all necessary billing, insurance and other demographic information.
  • Informs patients of any preparations needed for examination, and reminds them of their preparations at time of appointment confirmation. Obtains all necessary billing, insurance and other demographic information. Assists in scheduling appointments and making reservations for departmental needs such as classes, programs and in-services.
  • Keeps waiting rooms neat, clean and organized. Communicates with those waiting. Monitors panels for alarms and reports to appropriate department. Provides coverage and/or assistance when necessary to maintain quality standards of the department. Compiles information for reports, manuals, handouts and meetings as needed. Provides clerical support for department meetings and departmental activities. Assists with research and provides administrative support to special projects.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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