PAS Specialist

Job description

Department Overview The PAS Specialist’s purpose is the positively promote the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Department of Medicine, and Medicine Specialties Clinic in a friendly and professional manner. This position supports the Medicine Specialties Clinic, including: front-line patient contact; greeting and checking patients in and out; answering phones, sorting mail; faxing, photocopying, and filing documents/records; typing correspondence; gathering patient information; screening for financial eligibility; managing clinic templates; confirming health care coverage; obtaining referrals; scheduling appointments in person and over the phone; and assisting patients in a clinical setting. This position directly supports the Department of Medicine’s objectives of service excellence, clinical care, and quality assurance. The PAS provides full range of assigned duties and supports the clinical practice of various specialties within the Department of Medicine. Function/Duties of Position: Arranged Care. Schedules new patient appointments on line and manually if necessary. Obtains prior medical records and studies if appropriate. Creates a medical record if needed. Arranges...