Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Req #: 67305
Albany, OR
1.
0 (80 hrs/pp) - Varies
AGH Patient Registration
Remote Status: No
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Supervises Patient Registration staff.
Responsible for managing day-to-day operations as defined by Operations Manager and PFS Director.
Works closely with other departments to establish and maintain work flows.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Registration/Access teams at Samaritan Health Services work closely with patients from the moment the patient walks into the facility.
We carefully and thoroughly check demographic information and serve as a gateway to the patient’s services within our facility.
We are often the first person patient’s encounter upon arrival and we excel at making sure their visit starts with a friendly smile and a positive interaction.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three (3) years Patient Access related experience required.
Previous leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Customer Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss quality issues.
Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
Stress tolerance/Self control: Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.
Confidentiality: Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information.
Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations.
Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt treatment to offer best possible care to patients.
Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
BEND FORWARD at waist
KNEEL (on knees)
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
SIT
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
None specified