Patient Placement Specialist

JOB TITLE: Patient Placement Specialist

LOCATION: Danville, PA

DEPARTMENT: Population Health

WORK SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings (Hours vary between 7AM and 11PM)

WORK TYPE: FULL TIME (1.0 FTE)

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensures front line admitting activities for Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Geisinger Community Medical Center and Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospitals are conducted in an effective and efficient manner to the department of Patient Placement.

Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of the Geisinger Health System in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

Responsible for accurate management of information entered into EPIC ADT to support Patient Placement for GHS and registration billing practices.

Responsible for ensuring the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction. Foster a positive work environment through mutual support and cooperation and adheres to GHS code of conduct and unit specific Service Standards.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

·         Demonstrates basic competence in written, oral and electronic communication skills (basic typing, keyboarding, and computer skills).

·         Demonstrates basic knowledge of medical terminology, insurance, EPIC applications, IDX, and SMS.

·         Demonstrates basic office skills, ability to operate fax machines, copiers, scanners, and troubleshoot office equipment.

·         Demonstrates good customer service skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

·         High school diploma or equivalent required.

·         B.S. or A.D. preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

About Geisinger

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.