Patient Admissions Specialist

LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LaFollette Medical Center is seeking an Admitting Clerk to facilitate patient admissions and registrations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service. The role involves verifying insurance coverage, managing documentation, and supporting patient needs effectively.

The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years of experience in admissions or customer service, preferably in healthcare. Strong communication, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities are essential skills for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of admissions, customer service, and/or public relations experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Register patients efficiently and accurately.
• Verify insurance coverage and plan codes.
• Review and explain legal and financial documents.
• Counsel self-pay patients on costs and options.
• Secure and log patient valuables upon admission.
• Place identification armbands on patients.
• Notify departments of patient arrivals.
• Assist with bed assignments for inpatients.
• Operate a multi-line telephone system.
• Maintain effective communication during emergency codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Description du poste

LaFollette Medical Center is seeking an Admitting Clerk to facilitate patient admissions and registrations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service. The role involves verifying insurance coverage, managing documentation, and supporting patient needs effectively.

The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years of experience in admissions or customer service, preferably in healthcare. Strong communication, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities are essential skills for success in this fast-paced environment.