Hospital Admissions Specialist

Guidehouse; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental/Vision & Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning

Employee Referral Program

Company Events & Community Outreach

Job summary

The Admissions Coordinator at Guidehouse in Birmingham (OB ED, UAB St. Vincent's) manages inpatient and outpatient admissions, registers patients, explains hospital policies, and assigns rooms based on illness and accommodations.

You will liaise with patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff to ensure a smooth intake process. Responsibilities include collecting demographic and financial information, obtaining signatures on consents and insurance forms, addressing insurance issues, and

Qualifications

• Must collect complete demographic and financial information from patients, families, and referring sources.
• Obtain required signatures on legal consents and insurance forms.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and maintain professional patient-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete demographic and financial information from patients and sources.
• Enter data on admitting forms and verify accuracy.
• Notify patients and families of insurance coverage, co-pays, deductibles, or deposits.
• Review physician orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Complete Medicare compliance processes and ABN when necessary.
• Answer calls using a pre-established script and assist callers.

Skills

Patient registration

Medical terminology

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

0-2 years of prior relevant experience

Job description

The Admissions Coordinator at Guidehouse in Birmingham (OB ED, UAB St. Vincent's) manages inpatient and outpatient admissions, registers patients, explains hospital policies, and assigns rooms based on illness and accommodations.

You will liaise with patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff to ensure a smooth intake process. Responsibilities include collecting demographic and financial information, obtaining signatures on consents and insurance forms, addressing insurance issues, and