Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Pre-Admission/Admission specialist to verify patient identity and enter data in the EMR, collect financial information, and secure authorizations. You will handle co-pays and deductions, obtain consents, and explain patient rights and directives.

The role requires strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and experience in customer contact within healthcare or insurance settings.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency.
• At least 6 months of general public contact in person or by phone.
• Able to handle detail work accurately and rapidly; good listening and written communication.
• Experience in healthcare settings or healthcare insurance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Admission and Admission services to patients.
• Identifies patient and maintains accurate information in the EMR.
• Obtains insurance information, authorizations, and collects payments at admission or discharge.
• Obtains medical and financial consents and informs patients about rights and directives.

Skills

Reading skills

Numerical ability

Public contact experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Texoma Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Pre-Admission/Admission specialist to verify patient identity and enter data in the EMR, collect financial information, and secure authorizations. You will handle co-pays and deductions, obtain consents, and explain patient rights and directives.

The role requires strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and experience in customer contact within healthcare or insurance settings.