Patient Accommodations Coordinator PRN Days

BHS; Louisville (KY); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Baptist Health is seeking a Hospital Admissions Coordinator to manage patient registrations and reservations for scheduled admissions. You will coordinate bed assignments across medical/surgical and monitored units and obtain pre-certifications to ensure timely admission.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with patient registration, medical terminology, Excel and Microsoft applications.

Competenze

• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital personnel and physicians.
• Must display courteous and helpful attitude toward patients and staff.
• Must maintain composure under pressure due to bed shortages.
• Must exhibit good telephone skills.

Mansioni

• Coordinate reservations for all patients entering the hospital and assign rooms across units.
• Obtain pre-certifications for scheduled admissions prior to patient entry.
• Verify insurance information for scheduled admissions.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Typing 45 wpm

Customer service orientation

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Excel

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Ensures that all reservations along with pre-cert information are obtained for all scheduled admissions. Coordinates reservations on all patients entering the hospital, assigns all patient rooms for medical/surgical and monitored step-down units and coordinates bed assignments with Behavioral Health, Rehab, Mother/Baby, Palliative Care, Pediatrics and Critical Care. Obtains pre-certifications for scheduled admissions prior to admission of patient. Verifies insurance

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; experience in patient registration procedures, medical terminology, medical office functions, Excel, Microsoft applications and computer keyboard experience.

Prefer prior work experience with insurance verification.

Position necessitates the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital personnel, physicians, and other customers.

Must always display a courteous and helpful attitude toward patients, public and fellow employees and have a positive working relationship with all departments, floors, and doctors’ offices.

Must maintain composure when under pressure due to a shortage of beds.

Must be experienced in the use of various office machines.

Must type 45 wpm.

Must exhibit good telephone skills.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.