Patient Access Coordinator

University Health; Selman City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist team leaders with supervising shift operations in Admissions and Registration, Financial Counseling and Bed Control. You will help ensure accurate, timely admissions and discharges while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, supporting daily department workflows, and upholding the standards and behaviors of University Health System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer one year of college study or completion of a clerical medical terminology program.
• Experience in a hospital/physician practice with knowledge of insurance verification, pre-certification, billing and contract knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift operations and productivity with team leaders and managers.
• Oversee 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 the standards and behaviors of University Health System.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Medical terminology training / college study

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.