Patient Access Specialist (Hospital Admissions)

Universal Health Services; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Pre-Admission/Admission Clerk at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. You will identify patients, maintain EMR data, collect insurance and financial information, obtain authorizations, and ensure patient rights information is conveyed.

Responsibilities emphasize accurate data handling, attention to detail, and clear communication with patients, families, and hospital departments to support smooth admissions and financial clearance.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency.
• 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; communicate effectively with coworkers and departments; handle high stress situations; basic computer and internet experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Admission and Admission services for all hospital patients.
• Identifies patient and maintains accurate information in the EMR.
• Collects insurance information, benefits, and authorizations for services.
• Calculates insurance co-payments and deductibles; collects payment at admission or discharge.
• Obtains Medical and Financial Consents and secures required signatures on documents.
• Provides information to patients about Patient Rights, Privacy, and Advance Care Directives.

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Pre-Admission/Admission Clerk at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. You will identify patients, maintain EMR data, collect insurance and financial information, obtain authorizations, and ensure patient rights information is conveyed.

Responsibilities emphasize accurate data handling, attention to detail, and clear communication with patients, families, and hospital departments to support smooth admissions and financial clearance.