Patient Services Specialist

Harney District Hospital is seeking a Patient Services Specialist to join their Specialty Care Clinic Team. This position will be a full-time position, working four 8-hour days per week, for a total of 32 hours per week. The main responsibility for this position will be to secure referrals or prior-authorizations and schedule patients with specialists or for tests as directed by the medical provider. This position also qualifies for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision, as well as a choice of retirement programs and our generous paid time off benefit. If this sounds like a position you're interested in, apply today!

Required Skills and Abilities:

One year plus experience with referrals and authorizations in a medical office.

Education and Experience:

Previous experience working directly with the public and/or in a medical environment. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and medical coding. Experience communicating with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Knowledge of general office practices, computer/data entry procedures, operation of office equipment, use of telephone systems, arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar. General knowledge of confidentiality concepts and requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with public, insurance companies, and staff both orally and in writing. Equivalent to a high school education and six (6) months related experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Harney District Hospital (HDH) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Harney District Hospital (HDH) that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of HDH to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. HDH is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Jen Hoke at 541-573-8642 or jhoke@harneydh.com.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire; they will also be required to pass a background check.