Bilingual Hospital Admissions Specialist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. in Edinburg, TX is seeking an organized healthcare front desk associate to perform patient registration, verify benefits and collect payments upfront.

You will determine eligibility and coordinate hospital admissions, obtain payment signatures, and answer incoming calls with courtesy and professionalism. Responsibilities include assisting with office supplies, drafting correspondence, and complying with the organization's Compliance Program.

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 follow Compliance Program and Code of Conduct and report issues.

Responsibilities

• Register patients or responsible party to obtain identification and demographics.
• Verify insurance/other payer benefits and perform upfront collections.
• Determine eligibility and arrange admission following policies and procedures.
• Obtain signatures of responsible party for payment and explain hospital financial obligation.
• Answer the telephone and direct calls accordingly.
• Assist with ordering office supplies as needed and prepare letters or correspondence.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPI training within 6 months

Job description

Universal Hospital Services Inc. in Edinburg, TX is seeking an organized healthcare front desk associate to perform patient registration, verify benefits and collect payments upfront.

You will determine eligibility and coordinate hospital admissions, obtain payment signatures, and answer incoming calls with courtesy and professionalism. Responsibilities include assisting with office supplies, drafting correspondence, and complying with the organization's Compliance Program.