Job Description

Acts as first point of contact for Kaiser Permanente members/patients and assists members/patients through registration process under minimal direct supervision. Practices proper cash handling and reconciliation processes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Member and patient needs should be the primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Establishes and builds rapport and cooperative relationships with the public/members/ staff. Responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolve problems using good judgment. Functionality may differ based upon operational setting.Essential Responsibilities:Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.Customer Service (Greeting, navigating, instructing/educating)Greets members/patients and provides reception services, to include directing and assisting members in navigating through the medical center. Provides wayfinding to appropriate care locations/departments as availability allows. Provides direction and instructional guidance to patients who are unable to perform check-in services independently via KP interactive and emerging technologies.Provides coordination of services to address member needs related to benefits, finance and other member services utilizing available technology.Provides reception for designated area(s); verifies patient's visit with pre- established appointment scheduling; registers patients; verifies and selects appropriate insurance coverage including confirmation of alternate insurance, and assists members at designated KP interactive and emerging technologies and on all Kaiser Permanente sponsored electronic devices and technologies.