Patient Access Specialist - Registration (Temporary ...

Youu2019ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnetu00ae Recognition consecutively since 2006. And youu2019ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine You can make a difference here. About Us Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.Learn more (about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.Click here (for more information ordownload the 2021 Employee Benefits Guide (Billings Clinic Staff Benefits Guide.pdf) . Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnetu00ae-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here (to learn more Patient Access Specialist - Registration (Temporary Position) REGISTRATION CLINIC (Billings Clinic Main Campus) req11317 Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage:$17.00 - $21.25 This is a temporary, non-benefit-eligible position not to exceed 16 weeks Patient Access Specialists are instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective flow of patient access needs as well as initiating the revenue cycle throughout Billings Clinic. Responsible for providing excellence in customer service by greeting, registering and gathering appropriate information for clinical, patient financial services, regulatory and meaningful use. Included are appropriate demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, collection of co-payments and self-pay deposits and posting payments into the billing system. Position must fully understand the ramifications and impacts of incomplete or inaccurate information as it relates to clinical staff and the revenue cycle. Essential Job Functions u2022 Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinicu2019s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance. u2022 Responsible for patientsu2019 and guests first impressions of Billings Clinic and clinical departments. u2022 Using best practices in customer service by greeting patients, identifying and entering accurate patient specific information to include demographics, guarantor information, subscriber and insurance information. Responsible for initiating the revenue cycle for timely billing and possible insurance follow up. u2022 Competently and courteously educates patients about various forms that may require their signature. u2022 Validates insurance(s) using IntelliSource and analyzes electronic responses ensuring appropriate set-ups, which may be dependent upon State where services are to be rendered. u2022 Coordinates with patients, internal and external providers, nursing staff to ensure Medicaid Passport authorizations are obtained and entered. u2022 Schedules and coordinates appointments in a manner that meets the patientu2019s needs and each individual provideru2019s scheduling protocols for the various appointment types, lengths of appointments and any pre-appointment requirements. May instruct patients on specific preparations and/or restrictions necessary to prepare for ancillary procedures as defined by clinical protocols. u2022 Provides in-person marketing for Billings Clinicu2019s patient portal. Explains functionality of the portal and sends electronic invitations to patients for access and establishment of their connection. Should understand that portal sign-up and usage is directly tied to Billings Clinicu2019s ability to receive additional Government funding. u2022 Initiates collection of copayments and deposits in accordance with each patientu2019s individual insurance or self-pay requirements. Accepts cash, checks and credit cards and payroll deductions. u2022 Accepts payments on accounts. Maintains operating cash and collections and balancing to on-line records, daily. u2022 Posts all payments directly onto patientsu2019 accounts within the revenue cycle system. Ensures payment to Billings Clinic for credit and debit card transactions by obtaining electronic authorizations at the time of payment collection. u2022 May schedule ancillary services. May instruct patients on specific preparations and/or restrictions necessary to prepare for ancillary procedures. May involve other departments as needed for regulatory requirements. u2022 Reviews and analyzes AccuReg edits and completes corrections in accordance with AccuReg worklists daily. u2022 Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Minimum Qualifications Education u2022 16 years of age or older u2022 High School or GED preferred u2022 Some college or healthcare focused classes preferred such as medical terminology, medical office practices, etc. preferred. A variety of schedules exist: M-F, Weekends, etc. Billings Clinic is Montanau2019s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at( Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

Created: 2026-03-07