Patient Admissions Specialist

Johnson County Hospital; Tecumseh (NE); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health, dental, and视ce

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Sick pay

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh, NE seeks an Admissions Clerk to manage patient intake, preregistration, insurance verification, and front-desk duties. You will verify information, collect necessary data, and communicate hospital policies to patients and families.

You will work within the Health Information Management department, ensuring HIPAA compliance, accuracy of records, and coordination with clinical staff.

Formación

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred Health Information Management and/or Medical Assistant experience.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn new programs.
• Proficiency with EHR software; strong communication and customer service skills.
• Professional telephone techniques and patient relations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with professionalism.

Responsabilidades

• Preregisters patients for admissions and outpatient procedures, obtains authorization and verifies insurance eligibility.
• Interview patients or representatives for admissions details and update records.
• Obtain signatures on admission forms and initiate advance directive process when appropriate.
• Provide billing information, explain patient rights, HIPAA, and visiting hours; distribute materials.
• Assist reception during breaks and provide daily phone coverage for hospital calls.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI and ensure documentation meets current standards.
• Coordinate with Nursing Services and other departments to support patient flow.

Conocimientos

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Phone etiquette

Time management

Team player

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

EHR software

Computer basics

Descripción del empleo

Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh, NE seeks an Admissions Clerk to manage patient intake, preregistration, insurance verification, and front-desk duties. You will verify information, collect necessary data, and communicate hospital policies to patients and families.

You will work within the Health Information Management department, ensuring HIPAA compliance, accuracy of records, and coordination with clinical staff.