DescriptionJob Title: Admissions Specialist - Full Time; Mon-Thurs.Nights, 11p-7aReports to: Admissions DirectorPOSITION SUMMARYInterviews patient or representative and enters patient’s demographic information in the computer. Obtains insurance precertification, if required, for inpatients and observations. Preadmits patients. Answers multi-line telephone. Greets the public, patients, and visitors and directs them to the proper location.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES- Collects and enters accurate demographic and financial data for patient registrations.- Tears down charts, makes required copies, and distributes.- Advance understanding of Insurance payors.- Verifies Medicaid coverage and assigns PCP, if necessary.- Accurately completes procedures for discharges and transfers.- Checks insurance cards for requirements regarding physician referrals and precertification.- Pre notification of inpatient stays with insurance.- Assignment of ICD-10 CM and CPT codes for initial authorization of Inpatient and Observation stays.- Pre-registers patients for scheduled admissions and outpatient services, verifying that prior authorization and physician referrals are in place, if required by their insurance company.- Reviews and makes corrections to patient charts.- Answers multi-line department telephone. Transferring calls to the appropriate location and relaying verbal and written messages accurately and promptly.- Answers main telephone, when necessary,



when that area is not manned.- Operates the public address system- Gives instructions to visitors and patients.- Uses the computer to post walk-in payments and prints receipts. Write receipts for General Ledger payments.- Reconciles cash drawer with receipts and forwards payments to cashier.- Knows how to operate and maintain departmental equipment.- Logs patient valuables in and out of the hospital safe.- Deals with the public utilizing guest relation skills.- Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.- Follows hospital policy on confidentiality.- Rotates holidays and fills in on weekends, when needed.- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.RequirementsJOB SPECIFICATIONSMinimum education:- High school or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.Minimum experience- Two or three years' experience in patient registration desired. One year experience in ICD-10CM and CPT coding experience. Insurance notification experience. Excellent organization skills.Skills, Administrative:- Insurance pre notifications, audit registrations, answer multi-line telephone, interview patients.Skills, Machine:- Telephone, computer, fax, copier, calculator.Working conditions- Subject to many interruptions.- Occasional pressure due to multiple inquiries.- May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.Physical demands:- Light physical effort, mostly sedentary work.- Occasional standing, walking, and lifting.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Admissions Specialist, Ft, M-Th, 11p-7a (El Cebrero)
🏢 Johnson Regional Medical Center
📍 El Cebrero