Patient Access Specialist I: Preadmission & Admissions Data

Medical University of South Carolina; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) seeks an Admissions Clerk to process patient preadmission and admission data, entering details into the hospital system and ensuring accuracy. The role also maintains quality control for each case and supports communication between patients, financial counselors and patient accounting.

As a liaison, you will help ensure adherence to state, federal, and MUSC policies and procedures within the Patient Admissions Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1 year experience in customer service, health care or a business related field.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations preferred.
• Previous experience with hospital information systems or word processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data.
• Enter information in the hospital computer system and maintain accuracy.
• Maintain quality control for each preadmission and admission.
• Act as liaison between patients, financial counselors and hospital patient accounting.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and MUSC policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Health care

Financial procedures

Word processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) seeks an Admissions Clerk to process patient preadmission and admission data, entering details into the hospital system and ensuring accuracy. The role also maintains quality control for each case and supports communication between patients, financial counselors and patient accounting.

As a liaison, you will help ensure adherence to state, federal, and MUSC policies and procedures within the Patient Admissions Department.