Admission Rep - Temporary to Full time option
Job Description
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Job description
SWH is looking for an admission rep to be the first point of contact for hospital patients and will be responsible for guiding them through the admission process. You'll record the patient's health status, payment information, and attending physician and answer hospital-related questions. Additionally, you'll learn hospital service information to help patients better and contribute to the facility's smooth daily operations.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Interview the patient to obtain demographic information and presenting symptoms.
2.Communicates with the attending physician and obtains an order to admit before accepting a case.
3. Explains patients' rights and hospital regulations, such as visiting hours, payment of accounts, and the schedule of charges.
4. Verifies and obtains all authorizations and necessary pre-certifications from insurance companies.
5. Obtains all necessary consent treatment and benefits (assignments)records.
6. Completes financial folders with copies required.
7. Keeps informed of all new registration procedures.
8. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety environmental and infection control standards.
9. Notifies supervisor concerning admissions that do not meet the hospital financial policy criteria.
QUALIFICATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent and some college coursework preferred.
Specific Preparation:
Specific Preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of or essential experience in hospital admission or customer relation, on-the-job training, or equivalent training in the admitting process. Be familiar with medical terminology. Be proficient in using a typewriter and computer for data processing—minimum 1-year experience in a hospital setting.
SWH is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Types: Temporarty
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Healthcare setting:
- Hospital
- JCAHO accredited facility
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hours shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Willing to go under Level 2 background
Experience:
- clerical in hospital setting: 1 year (Required)
- customer service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- clerical/office : 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English/Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person