Patient Admissions Specialist — Streamlined Onboarding

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking an Admitting Representative to register patients and coordinate admissions. You will interview patients and guarantors, verify insurance, collect data and route to the appropriate department. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities include processing admission paperwork, obtaining pre-certifications, and helping patients understand financial obligations. Experience in healthcare admissions is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Two years of experience in healthcare, insurance or related field
• Previous experience in an inpatient or outpatient admission setting or physician’s office preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required

Responsibilities

• Conducting patient/guarantor interview, explaining hospital policies, patient financial responsibilities and patient / resident rights.
• Arranges patient admission to the facility. Receives and interviews incoming patients or relatives to obtain pertinent data and may verify insurance coverage. Assigns room and coordinates patient’s move to assigned room.
• Typing and processing necessary admission paperwork, ensuring accuracy of all necessary demographic and financial data.
• Identifying payor source for routing of revenue generated during the patient stay.
• Ensuring all pre-certification and/or authorization is obtained to meet individual payor payment authorization protocols.
• Performing pre-admitting counseling and resolution of routine admitting inquiries and problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking an Admitting Representative to register patients and coordinate admissions. You will interview patients and guarantors, verify insurance, collect data and route to the appropriate department. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities include processing admission paperwork, obtaining pre-certifications, and helping patients understand financial obligations. Experience in healthcare admissions is preferred.