Hospital Admissions Specialist — EMR & Patient Finances

Universal Health Services; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) is seeking an ER Admissions Representative for its Bonham hospital. The role handles pre-admission and admission services, ensuring accurate EMR records and collecting patient financial information at point of admission or discharge.

Responsibilities include obtaining insurance details, verifying benefits, securing necessary authorizations, and communicating patient rights and consent information to patients.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency, some college preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months general public contact in person or by phone. Preferably in a healthcare setting or healthcare insurance setting.
• Must be able to handle detail work accurately and rapidly; interact with coworkers and other departments; good listening, verbal and written communication skills; handle high stress situations; basic computer experience.

Responsibilities

• The ER Admissions Rep performs Pre-Admission and Admission services to all patients in all areas of the hospital.
• Correctly identifies patient and maintains accurate patient information within the EMR.
• Collects financial information including payment from the patient/guarantor and verifies benefits.

Skills

Reading & numeracy

Public contact experience

Communication skills

Education

Some college preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services (UHS) is seeking an ER Admissions Representative for its Bonham hospital. The role handles pre-admission and admission services, ensuring accurate EMR records and collecting patient financial information at point of admission or discharge.

Responsibilities include obtaining insurance details, verifying benefits, securing necessary authorizations, and communicating patient rights and consent information to patients.