Admissions Specialist- PRN

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount programs

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking an Admissions Specialist for the Admitting Department at Kaufman, TX. You will warmly welcome patients and families, ensuring accurate demographic data and smooth initiation of the health record.

Responsibilities include confirming coverage, obtaining/ validating benefits, educating on legal consents, and preparing estimates for payments while maintaining regulatory compliance through all steps of the admission process.

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

• Welcomes patients and families, setting a calm tone at arrival.
• Gathers complete demographic information for EHR accuracy.
• Identifies network coverage and validates benefits and pre-certification for tests/procedures to maximize reimbursement.
• Educates patients/families about legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures consents are signed.
• Discusses financial obligations and prepares estimates for co-pays, self-pay deposits, and balances.
• Ensures MSPQ, IMM, ABN, and LNC requirements are completed correctly and regulatory compliant.
• Keeps systems and policies up to date in alignment with regulatory standards.

Skills

Customer service

Office experience

Healthcare experience

CPI training

CHAA certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

Highlights:

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

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
• 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.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman

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.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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