LOCATION

KONA

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

| General-Rural Health Clinic

POSITION STATUS

FTE 1.00 |

TEMPORARY

with

BENEFITS SALARY RANGE

BU00 |

EXEMPT-EXCLUDED SALARY RATE

$36,400.00 (Annual Salary) based on the

FTE JOB DUTIES

The Patient Services Representative acts as the point of contact by greeting patients and visitors in person and over the phone and directing them to the appropriate clinic personnel. The Patient Services Representative ensures that the delivery of high quality, cost efficient, culturally sensitive services comply with all Federal, State and Local agency policy and procedures. Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, refers calls to the appropriate area and identifies and refers urgent calls correctly.

Makes and assists in making initial and return appointments, confirming the patient's current address, phone number, and insurance information, and updates these in the computer system, or as appropriate. Registers patients, generating required paperwork for a patient visit.

Calls patients to remind them of their scheduled visit at least one business day before.

Secures patients medical record and notifies clinical staff of patient's arrival.

Monitors status of reception areas, alerting clinical staff of unusually long patient waiting times or obtaining assistance for any unusual situations including patient/family conflicts.

Performs other clerical support functions including filing, scheduling, and documentation of appointments or referrals, completes medical release forms, documents no shows in the chart and in the computer system. Pulls and prepares medical records/charts the day before the patient's appointment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

Other information:

EDUCATION

Requires a high school diploma.

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in a medical setting or an equivalent combination of training and experience in order to perform office routines and clerical support functions.

Medical terminology / transcription preferred.

Minimum typing speed 40 wpm.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to greet patients and visitors in person or over the phone.

Ability to maintain a high standard of customer service and company protocol in hectic and sometimes hostile situations.

Ability to communicate well with all levels of healthcare professional.

Self motivated, needing little supervision.

Detail oriented.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN

(10)

CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek.

Note:

We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS

Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: For civil service positions, if you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION

KONA

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact 808-733-4158, email: jobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/. Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at 808-733-4158 or email at jobs@hhsc.org.