Admission Representative

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, LA is seeking an Admissions Representative to register patients and collect accurate information for billing while promoting courteous service.

The role emphasizes explaining forms, patient rights, hospital policies, and ensuring smooth interactions with patients, visitors, physicians and departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prefer 1–2 years hospital/medical or insurance experience.
• Type at least 40 WPM.
• Experience with computer terminals or PCs.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance regulations helpful.
• Ability to provide service to customers in a professional and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and gather accurate demographics for billing.
• Enter information for billing and reimbursement processes.
• Explain forms, patient rights, and hospital policies to patients.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

General Function: The Admission Representative is responsible for performing the duties of registering patients in a manner to promote positive relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital departments. The Representative ensures quality performance by gathering and entering accurate and complete information for billing and collection processes critical for reimbursement. The Representative assists patients in understanding the forms to be signed, their patient rights, and informs patients of hospital policies and procedures.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements:

• High School Graduate

Experience Requirements

• Prefer previous employment in hospital/ medical or insurance industry with 1- 2 years experience.

Special Requirements

• Type 40 WPM
• Experience with computer terminal or personal computer.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance regulations helpful.
• Ability to provide service to customer in a professional and courteous manner.