Additional Position Details:FTE: 1.000000 |Full Time|Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Position Summary

ThePatient Access Support Representative 1, under general supervision, supports one to three skills (as defined by clinics) via telephone interaction. The Patient Access Support Rep answers all incoming calls as the first line of communication for the patients and clinics. Duties may include: scheduling, canceling and rescheduling appointments per established protocols; registering patients using accurate demographic and insurance information; identifying patients with new or worsening acute medical conditions and connecting them with Nurse Triage to get patients the right care at the right time and place; identifying the reason for the call and appropriate resolution; scheduling from referrals to Specialty Clinics; identifying post op concerns and appropriate resolution; and directing calls to other departments as needed. A professional and friendly personality demonstrating collaborative interaction with patients, providers and other staff members are integral to the success of this position.
Qualifications
Education

• Associate degree in business, healthcare, or related field, preferred .

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of call center or related sales and customer service experience is required.

What We Offer for Full-time and Part-time Positions

• Competitive starting wage.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases with years of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service.

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE .
More About Asante and Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includesAsante Ashland Community Hospitalin Ashland,Asante Rogue Regional Medical Centerin Medford,Asante Three Rivers Medical Centerin Grants Pass,Asante Physician Partnersthroughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors, and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.