Patient Access Coordinator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System seeks a supervisor to support shift operations across Admissions, Registration, Financial Counseling and Bed Control. You will promote a collaborative team environment and ensure accurate, timely admissions and discharges while safeguarding patient confidentiality.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service and adherence to organizational standards and behaviors within University Health System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• One year of college study or completion of a recognized clerical vocational training program with medical terminology preferred.
• One year of hospital/physician practice experience with knowledge of insurance verification, pre-certification.
• Billing and contract knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist team leaders and managers with supervision of shift operations and productivity.
• Oversee daily functions for Admissions and Registration, Financial Counseling and Bed Control.
• Ensure admissions and discharges are accurate and timely.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to University Health System standards and behaviors.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Medical terminology training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists team leaders and managers with the supervision of shift operations and productivity. Promotes team environment. Oversees the daily functions for Admissions and Registration, Financial Counseling and Bed Control. Ensures that admissions and discharges are accurate and timely. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient records. Provides excellent customer services and adheres to the standards and behaviors of University Health System.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required. One year of college study or the completion of a recognized clerical vocational training program with medical terminology is preferred. Must have one year of experience in a hospital/physician base practice with knowledge of insurance verification, pre-certification. Billing and contract knowledge is preferred.