Admissions Specialist- PRN

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

EAP

Discount programs

Other benefits

Job summary

Texas Health Kaufman is seeking an Admissions Specialist in the Admitting department to greet patients, collect demographics, and verify insurance and pre-certifications. You’ll support the care team to ensure efficient patient flow and accurate documentation.

Role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of customer service, and familiarity with healthcare processes. The team offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth in a busy ER/outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 1 Year Relevant Customer Service experience is required.
• 2 Years Professional office/healthcare experience is preferred.
• CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire is preferred.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 90 Days is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families, setting a calm tone for the visit.
• Gather complete demographic information for EHR integrity.
• Identify network coverage and obtain/verify benefits and pre-certifications.
• Educate patients on legal, ethical, and consent documents.
• Explain financial obligations and prepare estimates for co-pays and balances.
• Ensure MSPQ, IMM, ABN and Non-Coverage checks are completed correctly.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

26010800

Admissions Specialist- Admitting department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location

Texas Health Kaufman- 850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman, TX 75142

Work hours

PRN- Hours vary depending on the needs of the department. Working within the ER and Outpatient PAS

Department Highlights

• Opportunities to grow within the company
• Supportive team environment
• Collaborative workplace that encourages collaboration.

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required
• 1 Year Relevant Customer Service experience is required
• 2 Years Professional office/healthcare experience is preferred
• CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire is preferred And
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 90 Days is required

What You Will Do

• As a compassionate member of the care team will welcome patients and their families when they arrive, putting them at ease and setting the tone for the rest of the visit.
• During the patient interaction, accurately gathers complete demographic information to ensure electronic health record integrity consistent with high reliability organization principles.
• To ensure a seamless visit, identifies correct network coverage and obtains and/or validates healthcare benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures. These efforts maximize reimbursement for services rendered
• Educates patients and/or families about applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures regulatory consents are signed by the appropriate parties.
• Engages with patients in understanding their financial obligations based on the financial policy and accurately prepares estimates to collect co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances.
• Ensures all payor and government required elements are completed correctly, particularly the MSPQ, Important Message from Medicare (IMM) and medical necessity checking (ABN and Letter of Non-Coverage)
• As a highly reliable organization stays up to date and complies with all applicable regulations with the operating systems, entity and system policies and procedure.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Admissions Specialist

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We’re a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day.

We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine.

Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We’re recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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