Breast Cancer:

The Registration Clerk performs clerical duties as required by PIH Health Breast Center Whittier to meet the needs of the patient and facilitating the delivery of care. Strong customer service skills are essential.  Duties may include filing, image management, copying, scheduling, phone messaging, data entry, collection of patient liability and support of mammography auditor clerical tasks as well as other tasks as assigned. This position may require travel to off-site locations.

Radiation:

This position will provide clerical support for the Radiation Oncology Department. Insure entry of appropriate patient information and utilization of correct patient account. Verify insurance eligibility for all patients and obtain authorization prior to patient visit.

Laboratory:

Performs registration, specimen accessioning, processing, test ordering, clerical duties, faxing and telephone answering.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Breast Cancer:

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communications and strong interpersonal skills
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients, guarantors, insurance companies, and physicians.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Good English speaking, spelling, reading, and mathematical skills required.  
• Must possess excellent telephone etiquette, and customer service skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge in Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to maneuver through multiple screens in a timely manner.
• Ability to sort & file material correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems; computer data entry skills; ability to work effectively in fast-paced situations & tight deadlines.
• Ability to stay on task in a fast and high-volume environment.
• Strict adherence to all HIPAA laws
• Strong commitment to customer service with demonstrated ability to create a positive patient experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team.

Radiation:

• Ability to type 45 words per minute.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft program
• Knowledge of insurance carriers and approval process
• Effective communication skills including telephone technique.
• Ability and knowledge to work with patients ages adolescence through elderly.

Laboratory:

• Computer data entry
• Filing and record keeping
• Communication / telephone skills
• Operate centrifuge.
• Laboratory terminology helpful

Breast Cancer:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of hospital/healthcare experience in registration, financial counseling, insurance verification, clerical/office, unit clerking or 2 years of customer service experience

 Preferred:

• Prior medical or hospital experience with electronic medical record system
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Medical insurance knowledge

Radiation:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

Preferred:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in the medical field.
• Medical Terminology class
• Bilingual - Spanish

Laboratory:

• Prefer knowledge of general lab test names
• Prefer previous blood specimen processing experience
• Prefer Six (6) month computer data processing and / or clerical experience.
• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer knowledge of laboratory medical terminology/test names

About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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