Patient Admissions Specialist

Surgery Partners, Inc; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Education benefits

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO seeks an Admission Clerk to greet patients, collect deposits, enter data, answer calls, and support front-desk operations. You will review forms for completeness, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate with the clinic manager.

Job requires a High School Diploma and at least 1 year in admissions or Health Information Services in a hospital setting. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year’s experience as an admissions clerk or in Health Information Services in a hospital setting or on the job training.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients/families promptly and courteously as the patient arrives at the hospital.
• Answers the telephone, provides requested information or takes messages, and directs caller to appropriate personnel.
• Provides interpretation of forms to be signed upon admission including patient rights and living will questions.
• Reviews all patient forms for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate signatures.
• Collects deposits and/or co-pays according to established guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters pertaining to patients, physicians, staff and hospital.
• Directs any patient, family, or visitor complaints to the appropriate person for prompt resolution.
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO seeks an Admission Clerk to greet patients, collect deposits, enter data, answer calls, and support front-desk operations. You will review forms for completeness, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate with the clinic manager.

Job requires a High School Diploma and at least 1 year in admissions or Health Information Services in a hospital setting. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.