Admissions Representative

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a patient access professional to capture accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enter it into the system to create a complete medical record. The role emphasizes applying financial guidelines to determine patient liability and facilitating efficient claims processing through friendly, professional service.

Responsibilities include registering patients, supporting cash collection and health screening activities, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in basic computer tasks and data entry.
• Typing speed of 25 WPM.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately to ensure data integrity and claims processing.
• Apply financial screening guidelines to collect upfront patient liabilities.
• Improve patient flow with prompt, courteous service.
• Complete assigned goals and duties; assist with health screenings.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Typing 25 wpm

Excellent customer service

Clear communication

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of college coursework

Job description

Job Summary

Obtains accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enters into the computer system to create the medical and financial record. Applies financial guidelines to determine/collect patient liability. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Obtains accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enters into the computer system to create the medical and financial record. Applies financial guidelines to determine/collect patient liability. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure data base integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Applies financial screening guidelines to ensure proper procedures are followed in obtaining upfront collections for the specific facility.
• Strives to expedite patient flow through prompt and courteous service.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to include health screening.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year of business experience.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of business experience in a healthcare environment.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

• Associates degree or 2 years of college level courses.

Training

• NONE

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer skills, ability to perform basic math computation. Type 25 words per minute. Excellent customer service & communication skills. Ability to speak, articulate, and be understood clearly.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

• CHAA