Admitting Director jobs in Ketchikan, AK

Admitting Director directs patient admissions and access operations, staffing, policies, and practices. Develops and maintains standardized processes for admission procedures to ensure accurate data collection, a positive patient experience, and effective coordination between clinical and administrative teams. Being an Admitting Director analyzes operational metrics to improve processes, increase efficiency, or correct problems. Establishes policies and standards to preserve patient confidentiality, ensure data security and comply with all applicable regulations. Additionally, Admitting Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Admitting Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Admitting Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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PAR - Admitting
  • PeaceHealth
  • Ketchikan, AK FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Job Description

    PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Access Representative - Admitting for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.47 – $31.69. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

    • Hiring Bonus may be Available. ***

    Spotlight on PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Ketchikan, AK

    Assists in coordinating the activities between scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification. Acts as a clinical liaison with physician practices interacting with pre-visit services.

    Details of the position:

    • Pre-registers/registers patients with accurate patient demographic, financial data. May register patients using varying methods depending upon location, which may include mobile cart.
    • Collects patient balances, co-payment, co-insurance, or other payment types.
    • Verifies coverage and ensures all insurance requirements are met, as well as obtaining all prior authorization and/or referrals as appropriate prior to patient arrival.
    • Manages daily appointment schedules which may include reminder calls and calling all referrals.
    • May transport patients utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.
    • Management of ED incoming phone calls, and may be required to provide switchboard coverage.
    • Monitor OB Prosec/McKinley alarm system.
    • May be required to assist with Cardiac Rehab departmental charge entry.
    • May work with healthcare team to obtain VA/Tricare or State of Alaska Medicaid Authorization for medical care and/or travel, including air or ground transportation and lodging/meals for patients and their escorts (if applicable), who are referred by PeaceHealth to medical facilities in and outside of the State of Alaska.
    • When necessary, effectively communicates with care team, VA/Tricare, or State of Alaska Medicaid travel on behalf of patient and referring provider. Maintains VA and/or State of Alaska log; accurately tracking authorization status and voucher usage for stocking adequate supply.

    What you bring:

    • Minimum of 1 year Required: Medical office or related customer service experience and
    • Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
    • Must be able to manage conflict effectively and professionally. (Required)
    • Excellent time management skills, with an emphasis on meeting time sensitive deadlines. (Required)
    • Good customer service skills and good interpersonal skills. (Required)

    For a full description of the position, or for questions, please email

    PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

    See how PeaceHealth is committed to

    For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

    PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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Director of Maintenance
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  • Petersburg, AK FULL_TIME
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Pharmacy Director
  • Ironside HR
  • Juneau, AK FULL_TIME
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Executive Director
  • Yakutat Tlingit Tribe
  • Yakutat, AK FULL_TIME
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Complex Group Sales Manager (remote)
  • Salmon Falls Resort
  • Ketchikan, AK
  • Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
  • 5/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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A&R Executive
  • ITNS Radio & SWC Global Media,
  • Little Rock, AK
  • Job Description Job Description ITNS Radio & SWC Global Media, LLC has been in the music and radio industry for over 17 ...
  • 5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Records and Information Systems Specialist
  • Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
  • Ketchikan, AK
  • Salary: $26.45 - $30.25 Hourly Location : Ketchikan, AK Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 2024-5.8 Department: A...
  • 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Manager (Seasonal April - September)
  • The Ketch Inn & Marina
  • Ketchikan, AK
  • Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
  • 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Kitchen Manager (Seasonal May - September)
  • Salmon Falls Resort
  • Ketchikan, AK
  • Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
  • 5/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Manager (Seasonal April - September)
  • The Ketch Inn & Marina
  • Ketchikan, AK
  • Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
  • 1/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

Ketchikan's GPS geographic coordinates are latitude 55.342 (slightly south of both Copenhagen, Denmark at 55.676 and Glasgow, Scotland at 55.864) and longitude -131.648. The city is located in southernmost Southeast Alaska on Revillagigedo Island, 700 miles (1,100 km) northwest of Seattle, Washington, 235 miles (378 km) southeast of Juneau, Alaska, and 88 miles (142 km) northwest of Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada. It is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, which is managed by the United States Forest Service from its headquarters in the Ketchikan Federal Building downtown, and to the south...
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Income Estimation for Admitting Director jobs
$119,151 to $165,180
Ketchikan, Alaska area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago

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