1897 Patient Observer jobs in Arlington,TX

Must have three years of customer service experience, preferably in a medical/healthcare/health insurance setting.
Patient registration experience preferred.
Must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver patient/customer services that exceeds patient expectations as evidenced by patient satisfaction scores.
Must be able to demonstrate competency required as applicable to specialty area.
Must have demonstrated communication skills to include above average verbal skills (heavy public contact) and written skills. Bilingual skills preferred.
Must have familiarity with diagnostic ICD-9 CM coding and HCPCS-CPT4 procedure codes.
Must have working knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to demonstrate basic clerical skills and working knowledge of standard office equipment.
Must be detail oriented and have sharp analytical skills to resolve registration issues as related to multiple groups including third-party payors, physicians, patients and the system.
Must be able to solve problems within the guidelines of established policies and procedures.
Must be able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change.
Completion of a Parkland Workforce Development Training Program may substitute for the required education and experience.
Proficiently performs patient service activities in coordination with clinical team, including but not limited to: Ensures patient and family comfort, safety, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Adapts work methods to specifically accommodate the population-specific care needs (physical, psychosocial, cultural, age/developmental) of each patient.
Greets patients and families making them feel welcome and wanted.
Assists patients and families with directions, inquiries and information as requested. Ensures needs are addressed satisfactorily.
Keeps patients and families informed of wait times and any other circumstances that may impact the visit.
Stays cognizant of clinical/area needs to facilitate patient care and flow.
Assess patient experience at the end of each visit to determine if patient needs were met.
Proactively outreaches patient utilizing motivational interviewing, demonstrating effective and caring communication to develop patient trust and establish and maintain relationships to gather information, encourage patient self-interest in healthcare, and follow up on patient established goals.
Assists patients and families with health system navigation, making appointments, patient advocacy, determination of community resources to reduce barriers to care, and support set-up and initiation of electronic communication modes (email, MyChart, etc.).
Performs pre-visit activities to gather patient information from internal and external service or entities to ensure information is available to the clinic team for the visit.
Checks the patient into the clinic. Correctly identifies patient prior to performing tasks. Reviews and updates patient account to ensure registration and coverage is current and complete.
Confirms or verifies coverage as needed. Identifies and refers patients for financial counseling as appropriate.
Performs upfront cash collections; receives, verifies and posts money transactions following Parkland cash management policies and procedures. All monies must be accounted for through the patient accounting system and/or point of sale system. Verifies and completes daily reconciliations that ensure cash transactions are handled accurately and deposits made daily.
Assists with the process of internal and external appointments, referrals and information retrieval. Schedules appointments in accordance with clinical team directive and patient desires/availability.
Performs charge capture and charge reconciliation to ensure encounters are complete and closed in a timely manner.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to improve patient access to care and reduce avoidable organization utilization.
Documents (paper or electronic) completely, accurately, legibly and timely. Ensures applicable documentation is obtained for registration and patient visit. Provides explanation for all requested forms to ensure patient understanding.
Performs data entry/documentation of patient care intake information.
Performs data entry/documentation of patient encounter.
Assists with stocking and inventory of supplies, as appropriate.
Keeps appropriate persons informed of status of supplies and equipment.
Completes requisition documentation for supplies, equipment and services, as applicable.
Complies with proper hand hygiene (hand washing/hand sanitizer gel/foam use).
Applies or practices proper infection control methods.
Identifies, corrects and/or reports safety hazards at the time of discovery.
Identifies and/or facilitates maintenance problems with equipment, initiates requests for work order, and removes from patient care area, as appropriate.
Informs Environmental Services when additional cleaning activities are needed.
Elevates critical incidents and information regarding any quality-of-care concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Participates in the unit performance improvement initiatives.
Meets expected performance quality measures as outlined for area(s) or responsibility.
Proficiently performs patient service activities in coordination with clinical team, including but not limited to: Ensures patient and family comfort, safety and confidentiality at all times.

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CHRISTUS Health

Irving, TX 75039

~ 29 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

High School Diploma or its equivalent required
Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred
Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire
BLS required within 60 days of hire
Expandable Baton training, defensive tactics training, firearms training, weapon qualification, and firearms retention training must be completed prior to letter of authorization to carry is issued
Successful completion of all pre-employment and post offer assessments to include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory -2 (MMPI-2-RF-PCIR); the California Psychological Inventory (CPI); the Police and Public Safety Selection Report (PPSSR); the Personal Experience Inventory (PEI) and a clinical interview by a third personal psychologist
Will be required to take random drug test screening
Valid Driver's license required
Candidates must maintain an acceptable driving record to meet CHRISTUS Health standards for positions requiring driving
For Texas positions: Must hold an active Level 3 Commission with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (TDPSPSB)
New hires who have completed the TDPSPSB security commission course must obtain their commission prior to hire
If the license status is ACTIVE in TOPS and the pocket card has not yet been received, the licensee may begin working
Until the pocket card is received, the licensee must carry proof of ACTIVE status (e.g., screenshot or printed copy from TOPS) while on duty
For New Mexico positions: Officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security to carry a CHRISTUS Health-assigned weapon
For Louisiana positions: Officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security to carry a CHRISTUS Health-assigned weapon
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame
Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, to restrain those who need restraint and be able to assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes
Must be able to rotate between facilities including travel whenever necessary