Patient Access Representative

Cogdell; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder, TX is seeking an Admissions Clerk to coordinate patient admissions and ensure accurate data collection in our electronic records system. You will welcome patients, explain hospital policies, interview individuals, and route information to ancillary departments to support care delivery.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, prior office experience (admitting or medical insurance a plus), strong basic computer skills, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous general office experience and/or admitting/medical insurance experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork within a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Arrange for efficient admission of patients and ensure orderly admission of inpatients and outpatients.
• Collect patient information and inform patients about hospital policies and procedures.
• Interview incoming patients or representatives and enter required information into the computer database.
• Distribute relevant information to ancillary departments.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL

Position Overview

Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of patients and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters info required for admission into computer database. Distributes appropriate info to ancillary departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School graduate or equivalent required

Experience

Previous general office experience and/or previous admitting or medical insurance experience highly preferred

Knowledge Of

Basic computer skills a must

Licensure/Certification

BLS required

OTHERS

Personality / Interpersonal Skills

Appreciation of and the desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care.

Employment Type

Fulltime

Contact Human Resources

Applicants may contact:
Human Resources Office
Cogdell Memorial Hospital

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1700 Cogdell Blvd. Snyder, TX 79549
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