Representative-Admissions

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist seeks an administrative patient services professional in Meridian, MS to register patients, collect financial information, and ensure accurate records for claims processing. The role emphasizes clear communication, data accuracy, and adherence to financial screening guidelines.

Training indicates health screening duties may be included. Experience and education requirements are modest, with a preference for an associates degree or two years of college coursework.

Qualifications

• Skill in clear communication in English (written and spoken).
• Associates degree or 2 years of college-level courses preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform basic math.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

• CHAA