Representative-Admissions

Baptist; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BMH Carroll County Hospital is seeking an Admissions/Patient Access representative to register patients, collect upfront payments, and ensure accurate data for claims processing. This role emphasizes prompt, courteous service and adherence to financial guidelines.

Minimum requirements include basic computer skills and Clear English communication. Preferred includes an associate degree or equivalent coursework and up to one year of business experience in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Clear command of standard English in writing and speaking for productivity and accuracy.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and efficiently to ensure data integrity and support claims processing.
• Apply financial screening guidelines to collect upfront payments.
• Expedite patient flow with prompt, courteous service.
• Complete assigned goals and duties as directed, including health screening.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math computation

Typing

Customer service

Clear communication

Education

Associates degree or two years college

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Carroll County Hospital
• Department Admissions Patient Access

Job Description

Job Summary Obtains accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enters into the computer system to create the medical and financial record. Applies financial guidelines to determine/collect patient liablity. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Summary Obtains accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enters into the computer system to create the medical and financial record. Applies financial guidelines to determine/collect patient liablity. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure data base integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Applies financial screening guidelines to ensure proper procedures are followed in obtaining upfront collections for the specific facility.
• Strives to expedite patient flow through prompt and courteous service.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to include health screening.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year of business experience.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of business experience in a healthcare environment.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

• Associates degree or 2 years of college level courses.

Training

• NONE

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer skills, ability to perform basic math computation. Type 25 words per minute. Excellent customer service & communication skills. Ability to speak, articulate, and be understood clearly.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• CHAA