Admissions Representative FT McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in Texas is seeking a patient registration clerk to interview patients or guardians, collect demographics, verify insurance, and manage up-front collections. You will assist with admission processes, obtain payment signatures, and handle phone duties.

The role also supports clerical tasks like mailing letters and ordering supplies. Qualified candidates will have 1–2 years in a healthcare business office, strong customer service, and bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• One to two years of medical/healthcare business office experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Computer skills required.
• Good verbal communication skills in English/Spanish required.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct per policies and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient registration by interviewing patient or responsible party to obtain demographic information.
• Verify insurance/other payer benefits and perform up-front collections.
• Determine eligibility and arrange admission to hospital per policies and procedures.
• Obtain signatures of individuals responsible for payment and explain hospital financial obligation.
• Answer telephone and direct calls accordingly.
• Assist in ordering office supplies as needed/requested.
• Assist in preparing letters and sending correspondence.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma

CPI training

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs patient registration functions by interviewing patient or responsible party to obtain identification and demographic information. Verifies insurance/other payer benefits and performs up front collections. Determines eligibility and arranges for admission of patients to hospital following policies and procedures. Obtain signatures of individual responsible for payment and explains hospital financial obligation. Answer the telephone and direct calls accordingly. Assist with ordering office supplies as needed/requested. Assist in preparing letters and sending correspondence as requested.

Qualifications

• One to two years of medical/healthcare business office experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Computer skills required.
• Good verbal communication skills in English/Spanish required.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• Complete the CPI training within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.

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