Admissions Specialist-PRN

Texas Health Resources; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking an Admissions Specialist for Patient Access Services in Cleburne, TX. This PRN role focuses on accurate data gathering for financial and demographic information, benefits verification, and patient communications to support efficient medical records and billing processes.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year of customer service experience, and good written, verbal, and phone communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of general office equipment, PC's and associated software packages.
• Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors preferred.
• General knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently.
• Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures
• Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same
• Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers
• Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.
• Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Telephone communication

Office equipment knowledge

Typing speed 35 WPM

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Admissions Specialist - Patient Access Services

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

Position Highlights

• Work location: Texas Health Cleburne 201 Walls Drive TX 76031
• Work hours: PRN

Department Highlights

• The Patient Access Representative interacts in a professional, respectful manner with internal and external customers, provides excellent customer service to patients and visitors.
• Team-oriented work environment with expanded resources from other Patient Access areas.
• Cross-training opportunities within different areas of Patient Access

Here’s What You Need

Education

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience

• 1 Year Customer Service Experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of general office equipment, PC's and associated software packages.
• Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors preferred.
• General knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

What You Will Do

• Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently.
• Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures
• Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same
• Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers
• Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.
• Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.

Why Texas Health?

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health is a great place to work. Here are a few of our recent awards:

Awards

• "America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes
• A "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Additional perks of being an Admission Specialist

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Entity highlights

For more than three decades, Texas Health Cleburne has delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the people of Cleburne and surrounding communities. As a 137-bed, full-service hospital, we provide medical services to residents in Joshua, Godley, Keene, Grandview, Alvarado, Rio Vista, Glen Rose, and beyond.

We specialize in surgical services, women's health, orthopedics, gastroenterology, nephrology, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We're also an accredited Chest Pain Center and offer exceptional emergency care 24/7.

Texas Health Cleburne is a Joint Commission-accredited hospital recognized as a Top Performer for Quality Care. We are also a designated Pathway to Excellence hospital and a certified Level IV Trauma Center. Whether you're interested in emergency medicine, surgery, or preventive care, you'll find a welcoming, supportive team at Texas Health Cleburne